When can a woman engage in sexual relations after giving birth?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- The ideal recommended time is 6 weeks after normal vaginal delivery, although some could earlier without a problem, like after 4 weeks.
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Is it safe to engage in sexual intercourse 30 days after delivery?
Dr. Alain Saab,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- It's better to be examined by your doctor to make sure everything returned to normal before you engage in sexual intercourse. Especially to see if the scars you have have any episiotomy or lacerations... Read More
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Hello Doctors, Can we use johnson baby oil in sexual relation? If no what we can use? Thank you
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Better not to use oily products. For dryness, it is better to use water-based products like K-Y Gel or Glyssogel.
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I stopped having sex with my husband about 4 months ago. When we resumed it, I felt pain as if it was my first time. Is it normal? How to treat it?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Yes, it can happen. You should increase your sexual activity and not the opposite.
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Can I use Lidocaine local anesthesic gel to reduce pain during my first sexual intercourse? What other local anesthesic is available for this issue?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- yes you can, but we dont advise as you tend to bleed more becasue you wont feel any laceration or pain to resist against
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Assuming she's not a virgin & I ejaculated inside, would a morning-after pill surely prevent pregnancy? Can she stop worrying about getting pregnant?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- it can be used with 5d , and it will protect against pregnancy, but there are no 100 % efficacy as it is the same with all contraception methods..& yes she should stop thinking about pregnancy..... Read More
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I ejaculated inside a girl who's a virgin. Is it possible for her to get pregnant & that she'd lost her virginity due to sports when she was a kid?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- yes she can , but the probability is very low.. if there was a penetration , so she is not virgin anymore,a gynecological exam is needed to check for that..
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I had intercourse for the first time & didn't bleed. I had sex 3 times after & didn't bleed either. Is this normal? Will I bleed in the future?
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Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- It depends on the type of hymen you have, and yes, you can bleed later. As we tell our ladies, virginity is a spiritual state, as not all virgin females bleed in their first intercourse.
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ITs safe to make sex during the 4th month of pregnancy? Is there precautions ?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- It is usually safe with a normal pregnancy. In certain pregnancies "at risk", it would be recommended to avoid. If your pregnancy is normal, you can have sex during the 4th month.
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