Can I have sex after surgery? Risks and prevention of postoperative intimacy

　　Different types of surgery have different effects on the body, and the time and precautions for postoperative intercourse are also different. If you engage in sexual intimacy too early, it may bring a series of risks to your body. Next, we will discuss in detail whether you can have sex after surgery and how to prevent possible risks.

Can we have sex after surgery?

　　Depends on the type of surgery: Different surgeries require different levels of physical trauma and recovery time. For example, some small surface surgeries, such as lipoma resection, have smaller surgical incisions and relatively fast recovery. Generally, 1-2 weeks after the wound heals and the sutures are removed, and there is no obvious physical discomfort, moderate sexual intercourse can be considered. But if it is a major abdominal surgery, such as stomach cancer radical surgery, Uterus Resection, etc. Since the surgery involves important organs, the body's recovery time is long, and it usually takes 2-3 months or even longer before sexual intercourse can be completed.

　　Physical recovery status: In addition to the type of surgery, the patient's own physical recovery status is also a key factor in determining whether to have sex. This includes wound healing, physical recovery, mental state, etc. If the wound has not completely healed, there is redness, swelling, exudation, etc., or the patient still feels obvious fatigue and pain, then having sex at this time may increase the burden on the body and affect recovery. In addition, psychological recovery is also very important. Some patients may have anxiety, fear and other emotions after surgery, and it will take time to adjust.

Risks of post-operative intimacy

　　Wound dehiscence or infection: If you have sex before the wound is fully healed, violent movements may stretch the wound and cause the wound to dehisce. This risk is especially high for surgeries on the abdomen, perineum and other parts of the body. At the same time, it is easy to introduce bacteria into the wound during sexual intercourse, increasing the chance of infection, causing the wound to become red, swollen, suppurating, and even triggering systemic symptoms of infection, such as fever and chills.

　　Affects physical recovery: The body is in a weak state after surgery and needs adequate rest and nutrition to recover. Having sex consumes a certain amount of physical strength and energy, and may prolong the body's recovery time. For some cardiovascular surgery patients, excessive excitement and strenuous exercise may also increase the burden on the heart and affect the recovery of cardiac function.

　　Psychological pressure: Some patients may worry that intercourse will affect their physical recovery after surgery, or they may worry about their body image and sexual function, resulting in psychological pressure. This psychological pressure may further affect the intimate relationship between couples and even lead to sexual dysfunction etc. questions.

Prevention of postoperative intimacy

　　Follow the doctor's advice: The doctor will give specific recommendations on intercourse time based on the patient's surgery and physical recovery. Patients must strictly follow the doctor's instructions and do not have sex in advance without authorization. For example, after obstetrics and gynecology surgery, doctors usually recommend that patients undergo a reexamination 42 days after the operation to determine whether they can have sex based on the reexamination results.

　　Be prepared: Before preparing to have sex, make sure that your body has basically recovered and the wound has completely healed. You can start with some easy intimate contact, such as hugging, kissing, etc., to gradually eliminate psychological concerns. At the same time, pay attention to personal hygiene, and both parties should clean their external genitalia to avoid bacterial infection.

　　Pay attention to gentle movements: When you have sex for the first time after surgery, you must move gently and avoid too violent movements. You can choose some gentler postures to reduce stimulation to the body. If any discomfort occurs during the process, such as pain, bleeding, etc., you should stop immediately and seek medical treatment in time.