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Postpartum sexual health remains an understudied and relevant area for women. This systematic review of qualitative studies aimed to synthesize knowledge of the perceptions of sexuality of women who are postpartum in relation to their psychosexual adjustment and sexual functioning and the contextual and relational influences affecting them during this period.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>From database inception until January 31, 2026, a comprehensive search of qualitative findings was conducted across the MEDLINE, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and PsycINFO databases. Studies reporting a qualitative analysis of the perceptions associated with sexual function in women who are postpartum were included. Study quality was assessed using a Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist, and findings were synthesized thematically through inductive analysis. 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