An Iranian research paper presented at a conference on Fertility and Sterility in 2002 found that there was an increase in the number of couples having anal sex after the birth of a baby … so it’s not uncommon for couples to be contemplating this as an alternative to penetrative vaginal sex after birth.
Physically there is no reason why a couple cannot have anal sex almost immediately after sex, if that’s something they both want. Continue reading this article
Especially with first babies, women can have a tendency to make their baby the centre of their universe. This often leaves little time to focus on, or be with their partner. This drought in every day intimacy and attention flows on to a coital hiatus. Nature, it seems, planned on this to ensure that babies are well looked after and future pregnancies are spaced out. The ‘drought’ can come from either partner and the disinterest in sex and intimacy, stems from a number of issues and conditions, which sadly is not discussed by even the closest of friends, much less the medical fraternity or the media. Read the rest of the article
So far, the majority of responses and surveyed women have indicated that they have either lost interest all together – or that their libido dropped considerably after birthing. Many responses have also indicated that months ( and years) afterwards, that this has not changed; leading to distant relationships, lack or difficult communications and intimacy. Continue reading “Do Women Want And Enjoy Sex After Birthing?”
