At 5 weeks, your body is almost there, but these key healing processes are likely still finishing:

: A C-section involves cutting through multiple layers of tissue (skin, muscle, and uterus). Resuming strenuous activity like sex too soon can risk reopening these healing layers.

At , you are crossing the threshold. For some women, the lochia (post-birth bleeding) has stopped. For others, it hasn't. Crucial healing is still occurring.

If you have not had this exam, you are flying blind. If you insist on having sex at 5 weeks, you should at least call your OB’s nurse line to ask if they can see you a week early for a quick check.

Even if the pain is gone, five weeks is the prime time for "internal itching" or sharp, shooting pains near the scar. This is nerve regeneration. Sexual arousal increases blood flow to the pelvis, which can actually cause heightened sensation (good or bad) around the scar tissue.