If you’ve managed to get through today without feeling overwhelmed, let me remind you that distressing realities unfold every day. It’s time to hit refresh and confront some unsettling truths.
Here’s something many may not know—unless they’ve given birth: during labor, many women face tearing, while others may undergo an episiotomy, a surgical cut made to the perineum. After all, pushing a baby out is no small feat. Post-delivery, doctors typically stitch up the perineum and vagina to aid in healing. But sometimes, they add an extra stitch without consent, often leaving women shocked and dismayed when they hear a crude remark about how their bodies will be “better than new.”
This practice, known as the ‘husband stitch’, serves only to enhance male pleasure, and it’s nothing short of a violation. This one extra stitch, meant to constrict the vaginal opening, can lead to a myriad of complications for women. Contrary to what some might believe, making the vaginal opening smaller does not equate to an overall tighter vagina. It’s astonishing that medical professionals can be so misguided, but sadly, this reflects the discrimination women continue to face in healthcare.
What kind of world do we inhabit where, even in the immediate aftermath of childbirth, women’s bodies are treated as mere objects for male satisfaction? This is a glaring example of misogyny, plain and simple. Women who have undergone the ‘husband stitch’ often report painful intercourse. Many describe their experience as akin to wearing a skirt with a pleat, where the outer flesh is uncomfortably sewn into this fold, leading to persistent discomfort.
The pain doesn’t just fade after those initial weeks of recovery; it can linger every time intimacy occurs until the stitch is either reversed through physical therapy or until the woman gives birth again and tears during delivery. Imagine feeling anxious, hoping for a tear just to alleviate the pain inflicted by a needless procedure.
Sex after receiving a husband stitch often demands caution and specific positions. Just a slight jolt can cause distress, and the fear of pain can overshadow what should be an intimate experience. Even more frustrating is the fact that this stitch doesn’t even deliver the promised results; many men do not experience enhanced pleasure.
This practice embodies the darkest aspects of sexism, as it implies women exist solely for men’s pleasure—completely disregarding their comfort and desires. While women navigate the challenges of breastfeeding and recovery, some healthcare providers seem more preoccupied with how to enhance the experience for the man standing next to her.
Doctors should focus entirely on the health and well-being of both mother and baby, not on how to “improve” a woman’s body for male enjoyment. No man would ever fear that a routine procedure would come with unwanted modifications. So why should women endure such indignities?
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In summary, the ‘husband stitch’ is a troubling reflection of societal attitudes towards women’s bodies, highlighting the need for awareness and change in how we approach childbirth and women’s healthcare.
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