After the insertion of an iud, healthcare providers typically recommend abstaining from sexual activity for at least 24 hours. This precaution is mainly to reduce the risk of infection, as the insertion process … To put the iud in, the nurse or doctor will put a speculum into your vagina and then use a special inserter to put the iud in through the opening of your cervix and into your uterus.

While some sources suggest it can be safe to resume sexual activity as soon as you feel comfortable, others advise waiting for a specific duration, typically 24 to 48 hours, or up to 7 days, depending on …