Episiotomy is a forced incision of muscles located between the vagina and the anus. The need for such a surgical intervention arises if a woman is to give birth to a large child or if it is necessary to accelerate childbirth. Usually, episiotomy is rarely used, because the consequences of such surgery are unpleasant:
- pain;
- incontinence of urine and feces;
- poorly healing suture;
- possible complications;
- sex after episiotomy brings quite a perceptible pain.
After the surgical intervention, when the pain subsides, the couple begins to worry about the question of when to have sex after an episiotomy and how to do it painlessly. It is necessary to prepare for the fact that the sensations will be a little like the remembered ones, however this is a matter of time. But first things first.
How long will the seams on the vagina heal after episiotomy?
If there are no complications, the sites of the operation will come back to normal within a month. But for this woman needs to make certain efforts. So, for example, it is recommended to avoid sitting posture, to observe the thorough hygiene of the external genital organs, not to have sex and to process incisions. Otherwise, it is rare to avoid infection, because of which sexual activity after episiotomy will have to be postponed for a long time. If the seams are still inflamed, then you can take the following "home" measures:
- attach to the seam a cooled helium bag or an ice bag;
- it is permissible to use an underlay for sitting, which can be purchased at the pharmacy;
- try to take a warm bath with the addition of a small amount of sea salt and after the procedure dry pat the seams with a soft towel;
- sex after episiotion will occur sooner if a woman will regularly take air baths, in other words - walk at home without linen several hours a day;
- taking Paracetamol and applying the ointment prescribed by the doctor will also accelerate the healing and help in the fight against infection.
Do not think that episiotomy and sex are incompatible concepts. After complete healing, you can again enjoy the partner's caresses. It is likely that the first sexual contact will be accompanied by a feeling of stiffness and intense expectation of pain. Do not rush, use long preliminary caresses, lubricants, do not neglect the relaxing effect of alcohol. Also find the safest pose. This may be the position of the "rider" or lying on his side, when the pressure on the crotch will be minimal.