Sex after lap

[livsophieh]

Bit of an awful question but just curious. How soon after my laparoscopy can I have sex???

[MinnieK90]

Hey, I would recommend 6 weeks. That’s what I have always been told after my laps

[Hidden]

I was told a few weeks after the op by my gynaecologist.

[hm89]

This isn’t an awful question! My doctor didn’t give me any advice. I think I waited about 2-3 weeks but I’d say whenever you feel ready.

[Giraffe92]

I was told to wait 6 weeks, I luckily didn't have much pain during sex to begin with and all was fine after that waiting period

[luthien]

My post lap discharge notes when I went privately said 7 days to two weeks, to allow things to heal inside so that it reduces the risk of infection, but also to pay attention to your body as it could be a bit achey for a while.

I managed a week lol! But it's an essential part of our relationships closeness if you get what I mean.

Just make sure your partner goes easy and doesn't put too much weight on your incisions, so no energetic stuff lol! xx

[Marmite83]

We are ttc. My consultant told me to start having sex as soon as I felt ready but to wait at least 24 hours, I actually laughed out loud when he said that! We waited about a week I think but would've waited longer if I hadn't felt ready.

[milliem]

I waited just over a week! Boyfriend took it easy though as I think he was worried 😅 that was the part I was too embarrassed to ask my gynae!