After giving birth, is it more difficult to get wet when aroused?

Contributor: lick123 lick123
After giving birth, is it more difficult to get wet when aroused?
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Yes
4  (16%)
No
21  (84%)
Total votes: 25
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04/23/2011
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Contributor: lick123 lick123
i try everything and cannot get wet naturally. lube is great, but i miss my own natural lubrication.
04/23/2011
Contributor: salaciousrex salaciousrex
Maybe go to the doc and see if there's anything they can do for you?
04/26/2011
Contributor: onehotmama onehotmama
it has been harder for me too
05/29/2011
Contributor: Wyo Daisy Wyo Daisy
I you are breastfeeding, that is a natural respnse. Since breastfeeding is the biologically normal thing to do, the lessening of lubrication for some women is thought to be part of the bodies natural protection from getting pregnant again very soon after giving birth. If you are exclusively breastfeeding AND baby is less than 6 months old AND you cycle has not yet returned, then breastfeeding is an excellent (ie more effective than the pill). You must meet all 3 criteria though. I have breastfed all 3 of mine - the youngest (25 months) still nurses several times per day since we practice child led weaning. For me once my cycles returned, which varies from woman to woman (for me it was around 7-8 months with each child), lubriction returned to much more normal levels. Until it did we used LOTS of lube.

Another thing that effects lubrication is age - for most women as you gt older th lubrication will be different (and usually less) as you get older.
05/29/2011
Contributor: Ilovelingerie Ilovelingerie
Quote:
Originally posted by lick123
After giving birth, is it more difficult to get wet when aroused?
I hope not, because I want kids AND great sex.... I'm greedy like that.
08/03/2012
Contributor: cryinglightning86 cryinglightning86
I've never given birth, but I have had issues with my body creating enough lubrication on its own. It's really frustrating - you're turned on, you want your partner, and nothing. It's gotten better now, but I've found that as long as I can get things started with plenty of lube at the beginning, I've produced my own later on. My boyfriend has also taken to making me orgasm before we do anything regarding penetration; we've found this helps the natural lube situation as well.
08/03/2012
Contributor: Mrs.Cruz Mrs.Cruz
There could be a few factors as to why you cant get wet enough. The breastfeeding is one of them. I had that problem with my first son while i was breastfeeding. It could also be that your body isnt fully ready to have sex again. and therefore you are not aroused enough before having sex. if you arent breastfeeding try playing with your nipples to stimulate your senses. (always worked for me)or ask your doctor.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Stagger13 Stagger13
Quote:
Originally posted by lick123
After giving birth, is it more difficult to get wet when aroused?
We did not notice a difference.
09/17/2012
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
Quote:
Originally posted by lick123
After giving birth, is it more difficult to get wet when aroused?
If you are having problems in this area talk to your gynecologist because it's usually a hormone issue.
09/17/2012
Contributor: misty82 misty82
I haven't had this problem but it could be caused for the hormonal changes your body is undergoing so talk to you ob/gyn about it.
09/17/2012
Contributor: bayosgirl bayosgirl
Quote:
Originally posted by Wyo Daisy
I you are breastfeeding, that is a natural respnse. Since breastfeeding is the biologically normal thing to do, the lessening of lubrication for some women is thought to be part of the bodies natural protection from getting pregnant again very soon ... more
Good information. I plan to breastfeed, so I will keep this in mind and not feel bad if I need a little help with lubrication.
03/08/2013
Contributor: Gone (LD29) Gone (LD29)
I never had any issues with that, but we didn't have sex for some time after giving birth for other reasons.
03/08/2013
Contributor: Munko Munko
It can be, especially as other's said, with breastfeeding.

I actually experienced a condition called "vaginal atrophy" while I was nursing. It sounds scarier than it is, but it's basically due to low estrogen, in a more extreme sense than what is normal. I didn't produce ANY natural lubricant, and it was so bad that if we tried to have intercourse it felt like tiny razor blades inside of me the entire time, even with the help of lube. My hubby actually ended up with small abrasions and cuts on his penis every time as well. It wasn't enjoyable for either of us.

Do to hormonal issues which directly affected my supply quite severely (and a hard headed kiddo who refused the bottle and all ways of supplementing formula) I was forced to wean her cold turkey at 4 months old - and as soon as my period returned, so did my lubrication for the most part.
03/15/2013
Contributor: HannahPanda HannahPanda
I don't think so..
03/15/2013