Comments on: Poll Results: Sex Life Survey http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/poll-results-sex-life-survey/ Breastfeeding 1-2-3: A Blog for Breastfeeding Tips and Support Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:07:53 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: How To Cure Yeast Infections During Pregnancy | Yeast Infection Plan http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/poll-results-sex-life-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-4406 How To Cure Yeast Infections During Pregnancy | Yeast Infection Plan Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:41:00 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/?p=1518#comment-4406 [...] Poll Results: Sex Life Survey [...] [...] Poll Results: Sex Life Survey [...]

]]> By: Sarah http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/poll-results-sex-life-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-3557 Sarah Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:01:44 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/?p=1518#comment-3557 For me, sex life was hampered because I had such a strong let down and would leak profusely. I went through many pads a day, having to change after each nursing. Well, having sex with a nursing bra and pads on just didn't put either of us in the mood! Once my boobs calmed down (many months later!) and I could at least get by with just a sleeping bra and no pads, then things improved. For me, sex life was hampered because I had such a strong let down and would leak profusely. I went through many pads a day, having to change after each nursing. Well, having sex with a nursing bra and pads on just didn’t put either of us in the mood! Once my boobs calmed down (many months later!) and I could at least get by with just a sleeping bra and no pads, then things improved.

]]> By: Elita http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/poll-results-sex-life-survey/comment-page-1/#comment-4203 Elita Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:03:06 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/?p=1518#comment-4203 I know that, for me, a combination of breastfeeding hormones and being worn out from 'round-the-clock nursing diminished my sex drive. Many moms just have no sexual desires because of the breastfeeding hormones and often, even if you do feel like having sex, your body won't cooperate and lubricate! I think that can put a damper on sex. Dad might think he's doing something wrong or mom is embarrassed. Once my son started solids and I was nursing less and back at work, my drive came back. I'm assuming my hormone levels were regulating somewhat. I think it's important to not forget that you are a woman and a sexual being and get too caught up in being a "mom." Exercise helps, as does treating yourself to sexy lingerie, getting your hair done, a manicure or whatever made you feel good before you had your baby. I know that, for me, a combination of breastfeeding hormones and being worn out from ’round-the-clock nursing diminished my sex drive. Many moms just have no sexual desires because of the breastfeeding hormones and often, even if you do feel like having sex, your body won’t cooperate and lubricate! I think that can put a damper on sex. Dad might think he’s doing something wrong or mom is embarrassed.

Once my son started solids and I was nursing less and back at work, my drive came back. I’m assuming my hormone levels were regulating somewhat.

I think it’s important to not forget that you are a woman and a sexual being and get too caught up in being a “mom.” Exercise helps, as does treating yourself to sexy lingerie, getting your hair done, a manicure or whatever made you feel good before you had your baby.

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