MARITAL RELATIONS AND RETURN TO POSTPARTUM SEXUAL ACTIVITY: EXPERIENCES OF PUERPERAL WOMEN

Abstract

The return of the woman's body to its pre-pregnancy state undergoes major changes, causing transformations and adaptations in her life, family and relationships. This study aimed to know the experiences of women during the return of postpartum sexual activity, based on a qualitative research with 13 postpartum women between 40 and 90 days postpartum. The reports showed feelings of dissatisfaction with the body, guilt for lack of interest in sexual intercourse and for not satisfying the partner, peer pressure and need for information during the period of return to sexual activity.