Sexual life after childbirth : Concern and support for sexual life among postpartum women (Second report)

Abstract

This study was conducted in order to understand the sexuality concerns upon resuming sex life among 69 postpartum women who naturally delivered their baby within 3 to 12 months. It was found that postpartum women were mainly concerned about physical symptoms such as the re-opening of the vagina wound and bleeding. In addition, women, even having no wound, were concerned that intercourse might be painful as a result of their painful delivery. However, this concern was not seen after their sex lives had resumed. Main concerns after resuming their sexlife were being not treated as a women by husband and becoming pregnant again. The concern of being not treated as a woman decreased when their husband showed their affection. Postpurtum women consulted with their husband and friends regarding their problems and worries. However, 27.6% reported that they could not discuss their problems about their sex life, and having no information where to find imfornation regarding these issues.