For those who have gone through normal vaginal delivery and had stitches done, when did you start having intercourse with your husband without any pain internally and externally?

I've read that one should wait until any bleeding after the birth has stopped, around 3 weeks after delivery. This is because the wound left in your uterus by the placenta coming out is still healing. Having sex before the bleeding has ceased might cause an infection. Some of friends told me that they started having sex at 6 weeks while some waited till after 6 months. It's really up to you. Listen to your body -- if you've healed up, feeling completely up to it and can find some time, you can go for it. If you're experiencing dryness down there, lube will be helpful.