How long it takes to have intercourse after childbirth is determined by the woman’s mode of delivery and recovery after delivery. The general time when you can have intercourse is 2 months after normal delivery and 3 months after cesarean section, and it varies with the specific recovery of the mother. It is not advisable to have intercourse too early after childbirth, at least one month of recuperation and recovery time, in the puerperium of 42 days, is the period of endometrial repair, at this time there will be malodorous dew discharge, if intercourse will cause women’s uterine cavity infection, is not conducive to maternal recovery. After 42 days postpartum, the uterus slowly returns to its pre-pregnancy size, and the endometrium of the placenta attachment site can be fully repaired. If the woman’s body does not have any abnormalities, it is recommended to go to the hospital to understand the uterine recovery and body recovery before preparing to have intercourse. According to medical research, it is recommended that couples should have intercourse only 3 months after cesarean section. If you have a premature intercourse, the uterus may be excited and contracted, resulting in bleeding and injury at the surgical incision, which is not conducive to maternal recovery and causes greater harm to the mother. In addition, pay attention to good contraceptive measures during intercourse, and gentle movements to avoid recurrence of genital trauma. And pay attention to maintain perineal hygiene to avoid cross-infection.