How to Enjoy Sex After Vaginoplasty

Vaginal surgery restores self-esteem, rejuvenates your love life and recreates sexual excitement. There's a 98% success rate. Both men and women benefit from the surgery. How soon you can have sex after surgery depends on the patient. Vaginoplasty corrects the problem of stretched vaginal muscles--usually resulting from childbirth. It tightens the muscles and surrounding tissue. Immediately, the size of the muscles decrease, resulting in more friction during sexual experiences.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Wait 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. It will take that long for your vaginal muscles to recover from the stress they've endured. You want the incisions the surgeon made to heal completely. If you contract the vaginal muscles too soon, there can be tearing or delayed healing.
2. Do stretching exercises. It's important to stretch the vaginal muscles to reduce the amount of scar tissue formed and ensure an adequate sized vagina. If your vagina is too small, it will lead to painful intercourse.
3. Take it slowly. Vaginoplasty tightens and strengthens your vaginal muscles which should greatly enhance your pleasure during sex. Experiment with your partner and monitor your comfort level. If you have any concerns, call your doctor.

Tips & Warnings

• Talk to your doctor if you're not sure when to first have intercourse.
• Keep communication open with your sexual partner. You may be the one to have had the surgery, but it will enhance the experience for both of you. Talk to your partner if you have any fears, to make sure you're on the same page.
• Don't resume sexual activities too soon. Follow your doctor's advice.