PP is looking for your stories on sex after childbirth

HI all,

We're looking for mums to share  their stories about sex after childbirth. What were you most worried about and how did you overcome your fears? Was your partner really supportive, or did he have the same worries?

These are for small mums stories in the next issue of PP, and you can remain anonymous if you wish. Please email me on liz.stansfield@magicalia.com and include your details, or post on here and i'll get back to you.

Many thanks,

Liz

Editorial Assistant, PP

I was really worried about how our sex life would change because naturally the bigger i got through pregnancy the less i wanted sex.My partner and i had always had such an amazing sex life and after an emergency c section (undiagnosed breech in labour) i felt bruised ,battered and had no desire to try to even reach and paint my toes let alone swing from the chandeliers!also i was petriefied of getting pregnant again so soon,so initially it was...I'm just shattered babe (partly true)my stitches are sore (viable for 8 wks) and we cant...we might wake a very unsettled harvey (sometimes i still use this one!)!It was unfair not to be honest to my very understanding partner and soon i realised it was because i wasn't feeling confident anymore.i spoke to my partner who took me out on a shopping trip for some nice but comfy undies and smart clothes....i soon began to feel more myself even with my lumps and bumps!i feel talking things through and respecting his feeings helped not only our sex life but our relationship because it must be hard for men too.they can feel unwanted and that'll only lead to more serious issues.

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i can honestly say that my sexlife after birth is just the same as its always been-i have had four kids and hav never felt that i dont want sex-i know other women who do feel different but i think sex is the best way for couples to stay close after a baby.you hav to pay attention to each other and make the effort.with my husband and i;if we werw tired at night we d do it in middle of the day when little ones were asleep and older ones at school.id miss my husband if we didnt stay close