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Sex or lack of after birth

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winniethepop · 27/01/2025 17:19

I am 3 months post partum and having a few stress incontinence issues which I'm seeing a physio for and doing kegals and it's slowly improving but it's making sex really difficult for me just now because although all has been fine so far I'm spending the entire time we do it hoping I don't leak and trying not to and hoping it's over soon just in case.
Dh is getting frustrated because it's child number 4 and we've always been back to normal straight away and he doesn't understand why we're not back on track yet even though he knows the situation but the added pressure of him constantly asking is literally killing my libido.

I'm 41 and just want to recover, I had a ventouse delivery and lots of painful stitches and he kept asking when, when, when and since the stitches have healed he just wants me to be back as we were but I'm feeling so pressured its making me dread bedtime and I'm worried I'll never actually enjoy it again if this is how it is, I feel like I'm just letting him and not enjoying it and feeling quite dirty after because deep down I just don't want to but I know he has needs too and I don't want him to look elsewhere.

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LegoTherapy · 27/01/2025 17:25

What @GodspeedJune said. My exH was like this. There's no resuect for what you've been through to deliver your fourth child and I bet you're doing the lion's share of childcare and housework too. No one needs sex and if he does well he can go in the bathroom and help himself to loo roll. Men like this make me so angry and it doesn't get better so please take care of yourself and allow yourself to heal from the trauma of birth emotionally as well as physically. Men can be so selfish and if he doesn't listen to you then you have options Flowers
Congratulations on your baby x

OtterlyMad · 27/01/2025 17:23

Is your DH for real? You need time to recover! No birth is the same and you’re older than when you have birth before (no offence I just mean you’re not 23 years old with a body that can just bounce back). Tell him to go do one.

SpanThatWorld · 27/01/2025 17:23

If he is going to "look elsewhere" because you are not having PiV sex 3m after a traumatic birth, he is a twat and you would be well rid.

It was months after my ventouse before I could even face the thought of sex. He wasn't happy, but marriage isn't just about having a particular variant of sex. Still together 25 years later. We weathered the storm like adults.

Anonymous2003 · 27/01/2025 17:22

I'm sorry but he sounds like a prick

Simbaonedaythiswillallbeyours · 27/01/2025 17:22

What the fuck have I just read??

You pushed out a baby three months ago. He can wank until YOU are ready.

He is a pig. Do not 'let' him use you like that.

No idea why you would even want to have sex with him.

GodspeedJune · 27/01/2025 17:21

He needs to back the fuck off. Coercing you into sex is rape. Your birth is so recent and your body (and mind) needs time to recover. His pestering and pressuring you is a sure fire way to put you off sex with him permanently.