Sex after episiotomy

[NewMum54321]

I'm 6 weeks post and had an episiotomy during childbirth. Apparently everything was stitched up nicely and it healed really well. DH and I have tried to DTD twice (once at four weeks and once at five) but both times hurt. Which wasn't exactly surprising! Lubrication wasn't a problem (which is what the internet's main advice seems to be) but rather it just felt like something was stopping it going in any further. We tried a few positions and managed successfully sideways. I'm so desperate for my sex life to go back to normal!!

Is there something wrong or is this completely normal?
Do I need to just get past the pain and push it in further?
Or will this just generally ease over time?
Six week check with GP next week, I'm sure if I mention it to her she'll tell me pain is normal, but is it worth me pushing for a thorough examination?

The doctor will be happy to take a look I’m sure, mine offered at my six week check. If the doctor think it looks okay, I’d just give it a bit more time

If you don't mind me asking, did you have any problems with pain Bella?

6 weeks is still very early IMO. I had an episiotomy and I did have complications in the initial weeks afterwards but in general had a straightforward recovery eventually, and didn't dtd until 3 months. I couldn't even have conceived the idea of attempting t at 6 weeks.
Even then it wasn't comfortable.
But after about 6 months I'd say it's completely fine again. It just takes time. It's normal. That area has been through a lot so just be patient, and don't put too much pressure on it.

@NewMum54321 a little bit, the first couple of times but it didn’t feel alarming, just sore if you know what I mean. It felt like a reasonable amount of pain considering everything that had gone on down there. My baby’s 11 months now and I still get a little ache every now and again but nothing very painful, just normal healing soreness if that makes sense?

Give it a little while. I didn't dare try and dtd until after 3 months. Even then I had to ask dh to stop as it was painful. Think I wasn't enjoying it until after 6 months. Just had my second and tore naturally in a different direction but recover hasn't been anywhere near as bad! Although dh and I haven't properly done the deed (more to do with having 2 under 3 and completely shattered most nights!). Need to find some energy from somewhere.