Viih Tube reports pain in the first intercourse after childbirth. It’s normal?

On Tuesday, July 4th, the digital influencer Viih Tube shared a video on social media talking about postpartum shelter. According to her, after the birth of her first daughter, Lua, who was just two months old, her first sexual relationship with her husband, Eliezer, was painful.

“No mother told me this, but it hurt a lot, it looked just like when I lost my virginity. The difference is that she didn’t bleed, but the sensation is that she was opening a space there, as if she had a bone and was expanding that bone. Until penetration entered it was quite sore, but afterwards, it flowed super well. The other times, it didn’t hurt anymore”, said Viih, saying that her sexual desire only appeared after 60 days of childbirth.

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IT’S NORMAL?

O doctor Cesar Patezgynecologist and obstetrician, states that pain related to sex in postpartum are completely expected, regardless of whether the baby was born by cesarean section or vaginal delivery. “This is because at this moment of lactation, there is a decrease in estrogenwhich can cause atrophy of the vaginal area and as a consequence, lack of natural lubrication“, points out. Despite this, it is important to remember that each woman is unique and, therefore, the occurrence of this nuisance may vary.

To better explain what the influencer described as a “feeling of widening”, the doctor listed the possible discomforts. “There may be burning, decreased elasticity, vaginal irritation, pain during intercourse and, in cases of cesarean delivery, pelvic pain in the region of the scar”.

When it comes to resuming sexual activity after giving birth, Dr. César emphasizes that the necessary time of protection it can be different for everyone is that it is necessary to respect it to guarantee the health and well-being of the mother and the baby, enabling the physical recovery and emotional.

“In general, the ideal is to wait four to six weeks. However, it is essential to highlight that each body recovers differently and, therefore, it is necessary to consult your doctor to obtain personalized and adequate guidance for your specific case”, he details.

WHAT TO DO?

Some techniques can facilitate the first intercourse after childbirth, among them, the use of water-based lubricants or even from extra virgin coconut oil. Regarding care after the act, the gynecologist says that the recommendation is always wash the area with running water It is avoid douching. However, one sitz bath with chamomile tea it can also be interesting for the relief of discomforts.

Furthermore, it is worth betting on physical activities that help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which tend to weaken after childbirth, compromising sexual comfort. “Yoga, stretching exercises, hip raises, squats, calf curls, rows and thigh abductions can all help,” he concludes.