Resuming sexual relations in the post-partum period

Number

Frequency (%)

Yes

89

75.42

No

29

24.58

Total

118

100

Reason for non-return

Risk of pregnancy

4

16.67

Fear of pain

11

45.83

Vice

1

04.17

Polygamy

3

12.50

Waiting to return from childbirth

5

20.83

Total

24

100

Initiator of the takeover

Women

18

21.35

Male

45

50.56

Both

25

28.09

Total

89

100

Reason for takeover

For my own pleasure

13

14.61

To satisfy my partner

45

50.56

For the harmony of the couple

26

29.21

For my partner’s infidelity

5

5.62

Total

89

100

Weekly frequency of sexual intercourse

Before and during pregnancy

0 - 2

48

53.93

3 - 5

29

32.58

6 and over

12

13.49

Total

89

100

Post partum

0 - 2

78

87.64

3 - 5

9

10.11

6 and over

2

2.25

Total

89

100

Satisfaction

Before and during pregnancy

Yes

86

96.63

No

3

3.37

Total

89

100

Post partum

Yes

60

67.42

No

29

32.58

Total

89

100

Cause of dissatisfaction in the post-partum period

Dyspareunia

7

22.58

Lochia

9

29.03

Decreased libido

11

35.49

Occupation by the newborn

4

12.90

Total

31

100