If you have had an abortion, your doctor will likely advise you to wait a short period of time before having sex again. In most cases, it is safe to resume sex once the abortion-related bleeding has stopped. This usually happens within two weeks. So you only have to wait 14 days!
The dangers of fast sex after abortion
The reason your doctor will advise you to wait is because of cervical dilation as part of the physical process of abortion. Since your cervix is â??â??diluted, you are more susceptible to developing an infection in your uterus. By the time the bleeding stops, your cervix should close again.
In addition to avoiding sexual intercourse, your doctor will likely advise you to avoid tampons and stop smoking for at least one to two weeks. While your body is healing, it is best not to put anything in your vagina.
It is possible to get pregnant again shortly after two weeks after an abortion, so be sure to take precautions.
If you are not ready to be intimate
An abortion can be destabilizing, especially if it's your first. Not wanting to be intimate after trying an abortion is perfectly normal. Losing a pregnancy can be traumatic, especially if you have deliberately tried to get pregnant. Even if you haven't tried, you may find that you have already developed an emotional union with the fetus and nothing is easy!
