The fear of pain after surgery is a common concern for a woman and her partner. After surgery there may still be pain and discomfort, in addition to fatigue that can interfere with sexual pleasure. Finding a comfortable position to reduce discomfort is important. Some recommendations are positioning the woman on top or in a side-lying position to control depth of penetration, and decrease abdominal discomfort at the incision site. Placing pillows under the knees or behind the small of the back may increase comfort. Dilators are recommended for women with narrowing of the vagina, if intercourse is not an option. For women not interested in sexual intercourse, other forms.
