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erience of sexual intercourse in the first
year after childbirth: women’s views
and attitudes
Anita Jug Došler, Ana Polona Mivšek, Petra Petročnik, Teja Škodič Zakšek,
Mateja Kusterle Jenko
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Midwifery Department,
Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
anita.jug@zf.uni-lj.si; polona.mivsek@zf.uni-lj.si; petra.petrocnik@zf.uni-lj.si;
teja.zaksek@zf.uni-lj.si; mateja.kusterle.jenko@gmail.com
Abstract
Introduction: Sexuality after childbirth depends on several factors
that may affect a woman at the same time. The aim of the study was
to research Slovenian women’s experience of sexual intercourse in
the first year after childbirth. Methods: A descriptive and causal –
nonexperimental method of empirical research has been used with
a scientific literature review. A convenience sample of 3106 women
was used and the data was gathered through an online questionnaire
tool. The results were analysed with the use of SPSS ver. 20.0 statistical
program. Results: Sixty-two percent of couples started with their
sexual intercourse 6 to 8 weeks after childbirth. Sixty-two percent of
participants reported their satisfaction with sexual intercourse was the
same as in the period before childbirth. Thirty-six percent of women
reported lower satisfaction with the sexual intercourse after birth. More
than half of the women (57 %) had sexual intercourse less frequently
after birth. Thirty-five percent of women reported they would like to
have sexual intercourse more frequently. The most commonly reported
problem after birth was dyspareunia. Discussion and conclusions: The
results of the survey suggest some clear recommendations in terms
of optimising the couples’ sex life in the period after childbirth and
in the first year of the child’s life. Health care professionals have to be
knowledgeable to share professional advice in the period after childbirth.
Key words: pregnancy, sexuality, sexual intercourse, changes, partnership
Sexuality after childbirth depends on several factors that may affect a wom-
an at the same time. In addition to the state of her reproductive organs and
stimulation of her genitalia, it involves her desire and motivation for sex-
ual intercourse, her general health and quality of life, the relationship with her
partner, and emotional readiness to regain sexual intimacy with her partner.
doi: https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-7023-32-9.93-101
year after childbirth: women’s views
and attitudes
Anita Jug Došler, Ana Polona Mivšek, Petra Petročnik, Teja Škodič Zakšek,
Mateja Kusterle Jenko
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Midwifery Department,
Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
anita.jug@zf.uni-lj.si; polona.mivsek@zf.uni-lj.si; petra.petrocnik@zf.uni-lj.si;
teja.zaksek@zf.uni-lj.si; mateja.kusterle.jenko@gmail.com
Abstract
Introduction: Sexuality after childbirth depends on several factors
that may affect a woman at the same time. The aim of the study was
to research Slovenian women’s experience of sexual intercourse in
the first year after childbirth. Methods: A descriptive and causal –
nonexperimental method of empirical research has been used with
a scientific literature review. A convenience sample of 3106 women
was used and the data was gathered through an online questionnaire
tool. The results were analysed with the use of SPSS ver. 20.0 statistical
program. Results: Sixty-two percent of couples started with their
sexual intercourse 6 to 8 weeks after childbirth. Sixty-two percent of
participants reported their satisfaction with sexual intercourse was the
same as in the period before childbirth. Thirty-six percent of women
reported lower satisfaction with the sexual intercourse after birth. More
than half of the women (57 %) had sexual intercourse less frequently
after birth. Thirty-five percent of women reported they would like to
have sexual intercourse more frequently. The most commonly reported
problem after birth was dyspareunia. Discussion and conclusions: The
results of the survey suggest some clear recommendations in terms
of optimising the couples’ sex life in the period after childbirth and
in the first year of the child’s life. Health care professionals have to be
knowledgeable to share professional advice in the period after childbirth.
Key words: pregnancy, sexuality, sexual intercourse, changes, partnership
Sexuality after childbirth depends on several factors that may affect a wom-
an at the same time. In addition to the state of her reproductive organs and
stimulation of her genitalia, it involves her desire and motivation for sex-
ual intercourse, her general health and quality of life, the relationship with her
partner, and emotional readiness to regain sexual intimacy with her partner.
doi: https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-7023-32-9.93-101
