If you’ve ever had the dubious distinction of chasing after multiple toddlers and babies while pregnant and weary to the bone — and even if you haven’t — you may have considered getting your tubes tied at some point or another. While there is the rare pregnancy after this form of birth control, this decision is permanent, more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy, and not to be taken lightly.
Why you might want to get your tubes tied
How soon can you get intimate again after the procedure?
8) Healing times may vary
In general, don’t have sex until you feel comfortable. Usually, you should wait a week after surgery — but if you had the procedure after birth, the recommendation is 4 to 6 weeks.
“They recommended 6 weeks but I wasn’t in the mood,” Lu said.
9) You should still practice safe sex
Remember, though getting your tubes tied is an effective birth control, it does not prevent you from getting sexually transmitted infections or diseases.
