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A 44-year-old member asked:

When can i start sex again after having a baby?

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Dr. George Klauber
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
When U feel like it: As soon as you feel romantic and your your anatomy feels comfortable & free of pain & tenderness & can switch off for a short time from thinking only about the baby.
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