Vaginal tears after birth

I only tore with one birth. I was sore for a while. And once I was healed it hurt to have sex for a few months. Eventually everything got better. Definitely use all tips and tricks for avoiding tearing and quick healing if you do tear. I've never had a C-section so I can't compare the pain.

Idk anyone who had a 3rd or 4th degree tear that wasnt in pain. A friend of mine had a 4th degree tear and said easily that her csection was less painful.