As you know, I avoid talking about sex, even though the question on almost every new mother’s mind is when, or even if, she will ever feel like doing the deed again. There are a lot of reasons for a post partum mother to avoid sex. First, there is the prohibition against doing it while the postpartum blood is still in evidence due to fear of infection. This later progresses to a fear of pain, and goes on to memories of being stitched back together. Add to that sleep starvation, fear of another pregnancy, the hormonal demands and changes of …read more

I know it’s ridiculous, but my six-month still doesn’t sleep through the night. She still wakes up for one nursing session. It wouldn’t be so bad if I took naps or slept in, but I work these days and napping is not a possibility. My tiredness is having its effect on marital relations.
On Thursday, I thought my libido had come back. So, I thought I would sit beside my husband on the couch while he watched the World Cup and let nature take its course at half-time.
Then, I saw my freshly made bed with crisp, clean sheets, plump, soft pillows …read more