Did You Know Parents Have Less Sex?

Well some people may not be terribly shocked but apparently parents have less sex. The question is less sex than what… or who? There is more sex going on prior to when a baby is born. Thanks to Kate Bagott and hlei for discovering this article and posting it because I can’t see it unless I register… and I am just too lazy to.

The biggest factor for parents is after a baby is born. There is a huge drop in sexual activity and sexual behavour.

Studies have found that there’s a 40% drop in sexual activity within the first year after a child is born, while around 70% of new parents report a change in their sexual behaviour. But it appears the biggest problem for stressed-out, exhausted parents is getting back into the swing of things after a baby comes along.

So if you just had a new baby and are experiencing “lack of” sex, you are not alone. But the studies to me are not very shocking. Not to get into my personal life… but after having 5 children there are things that influence and interfere with sexual activity whether it is internal or external. I think it is natural, but the real key is how long does it last, and can you spring back several weeks from having a baby?

If you are having some marital problems I would assume it would be a tad more difficult to snap back to normal.