Painful Sex After C-Section

Hey ladies,

I just got cleared to have sex at my 6 week pp doctor appointment two days ago. My husband and I were super excited to have sex again, until we tried and it was SO incredibly painful. He couldn’t even get his penis inside of me. He used lube, went super slow, and was gentle but it just wouldn’t work. It felt like my vagina was so tight that it would rip if he went in. I thought he had inserted himself about half way but he informed me the tip was barely in. I was super upset and disappointed. I had a c-section so there was no tearing or trauma to my vagina. I’m so confused. We will wait another week or so and try again, but I had no idea this could happen.

Anyone else have an experience like this? I need advice!