Hi all
I’m almost 6 months postpartum and (in case relevant) have zero sexual appetite at the moment. I am not concerned about this issue subsisting once baby is weaned because the same happened with my eldest - I had no sex drive whatsoever whilst I was breastfeeding and when I stopped it came back like a light switch almost overnight.
Notwithstanding the fact I’d happily not be touched with a barge pole until I’ve got my sexy back, I try and muster the energy to have sex with DH once a week or so, as I typically get into it once we’re underway and also I appreciate the intimacy it brings to our relationship, which naturally with two young children we‘re notably lacking at present.
My issue is a recurring pain in the vulva area after each time we have sex. It’s like an ache but quite noticeable and lasts for an hour or so after sex has finished. It doesn’t feel like something I need to be medically concerned about but at the same time I don’t recall this issue during my first postpartum period so I’m wondering what it could be.
Any ideas?