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Can I Fall Pregnant While I am Breastfeeding?

If you are asking yourself this question, then you are not the only one. Falling pregnant soon after giving birth is a common fear among women and men. In this article we look at:

• The myths about breastfeeding and fertility
• What maximises and minimises the contraceptive effect of breastfeeding
• What are the rates of risk
• The lunar cycle of fertility
• Why the Pill and mini Pill should not be used while breastfeeding

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How Soon After giving Birth can you Safely have Anal Sex?

An Iranian research paper presented at a conference on Fertility and Sterility inn 2002 found that there was an increase in the number of couples having anal sex after the birth of a baby.  So if you are contemplating this as an alternative to penetrative vaginal sex, you are not the only couple to be doing so. 

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What Sort of Bleeding or Discharge is there After Birth?

In this article we look at:

• what is lochia
• women bleed after birth
• healthy vaginas and healthy discharges
• vaginal bacteria and infections
• common infections 

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How soon can I resume lesbian sex after birthing?

Regardless of the sex of your partner, healing - both physically and emotionally - after birthing is paramount to resuming satisfying, enjoyable sex.    Cuddling, kissing and exploring each others bodies by gentle touch aught to be the main stay of reconnection of intamcy between two people from day one.

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How's your Sex Life After Birth?

Especially with first babies, women can have a tendency to make their baby the centre of their universe. This often leaves little time to focus on, or be with their partner. This drought in every day intimacy and attention flows on to a coital hiatus. Nature, it seems, planned on this to ensure that babies are well looked after and future pregnancies are spaced out. The ‘drought’ can come from either partner and the disinterest in sex and intimacy, stems from a number of issues and conditions, which sadly is not discussed by even the closest of friends, much less the medical fraternity or the media. 

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How Long does it take Stitches to Dissolve?

Everyone's experience is different. Some women find  stitches painful and slow to heal, and others experience much less discomfort. It depends on your physical health. 

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How long should we wait to have Sex After Birth?

Most couples wait for the magical six week mark and are dreadfully disappointed when that incredible pre birth sex doesn’t happen. The physical facts are that six weeks after birthing, the uterus should be back to its pre-pregnancy weight and size. Breastfeeding assists in stimulating the hormones released around this function. The six week check up that most women attend with a midwife or a doctor, is to check that a woman's uterus has retracted, bleeding has stopped and tears or incisions have healed. Many women are simply asked if everything is 'back to normal' without their medical practioner actually looking them or physically checking.  Much more attention is given to discussing contraception rather than discussing concerns or worries about returning to an active sex life. 

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