Healing Clitoral Pain Postpartum: A Comprehensive Guide

Experiencing clitoral pain, burning, or discomfort postpartum can be a distressing issue. One effective method to alleviate this pain is by desensitizing the clitoris. Yes, you heard that right – touching the clitoris can help reduce sensitivity over time.

Understanding Clitoral Pain Postpartum

During delivery or after childbirth, many women experience clitoral pain. It can feel like tearing or burning and this discomfort can persist for weeks, months, or even years if left untreated. A common cause of clitoral pain is the compression of the pudendal nerve. This nerve, which branches off to the clitoris through the long dorsal nerve, can become pinched or compressed as the baby moves through the birth canal. This compression leads to various uncomfortable sensations such as burning, tingling, or the feeling of the clitoris being torn off.

My Personal Experience

I experienced this discomfort with my second child and found it extremely uncomfortable. The pain lingered for about three weeks until I started desensitizing the clitoris and healing the pudendal nerve.

Healing Clitoral Pain: Steps to Recovery

If you are experiencing clitoral pain, here are some steps you can take to start healing:

• Desensitizing the Clitoris

Start by gently touching the clitoris. If direct touch is too painful, use a tissue or a q-tip. Gradually increase to using your finger to touch around the clitoris and move the surrounding tissue.

Consistent stimulation helps the clitoris recognize that touch is not harmful. Masturbation can also aid in this process, helping to desensitize the area.

• Moving the Labia

Once you can tolerate touching, start gently moving the labia around the clitoris. Pull the labia up and hold for 5-10 seconds, then release. If it burns, shorten the duration or intensity.

Gradually move the labia towards the vaginal opening to stimulate the entire area.

Understanding Tissue Healing

During childbirth, tissues expand significantly and may not return to their original state due to micro-tears and scar tissue. Ensuring these tissues move well is key to recovery.

Incorporating Belly Breathing

Belly breathing helps open the pelvic floor. Inhale deeply, allowing your diaphragm to push down into the belly, which opens the pelvic floor muscles. This encourages hydration and blood flow, essential for healthy tissue.

Professional Help and Further Resources

Working with a pelvic physical therapist can be incredibly beneficial. They can assist in decompressing the pudendal nerve and restoring normal clitoral movement, alleviating pain and revitalizing your core post-childbirth.

For more detailed guidance, check out my book, “Restore Your Body After Kids: The Secret To Avoid Peeing Your Pants And Achy Joints As You Age.” It includes an exercise program to heal your core and alleviate clitoral pain.

Final Tips

• Start with Desensitizing
• Desensitize the clitoris and move the labia.
• Incorporate Deep Breathing

Use your breath to open up your pelvic floor and bring blood flow to that area to improve the tissue. This process not only alleviates pain but also improves intimacy and clitoral function.