It usually takes a month before you can have sex after hernia surgery because the wound in the abdominal wall is not fully healed after hernia surgery and it takes at least 3-4 weeks to heal. The commonly used surgical method for hernia surgery is patch repair. After repairing the defect, the mesh and the abdominal wall tissues in the body need about one month to heal basically. If you have sex, it will make the intra-abdominal pressure increase, which may lead to the recurrence of hernia, so you can’t have sex in the one month after the surgery and avoid strenuous activities. The length of recovery time is determined by the patient’s physical condition after surgery. Within one month after discharge from the hospital, it is important to keep the bowels open, prohibit weight-bearing activities, and seek medical attention if you feel unwell to minimize the risk of recurrence of the hernia.