Sex after Postpartum – sounds so clinical doesn’t it? Sadly its treated as such by healthcare professionals and a subject held taboo even amongst the closest of girlfriends. Men and women have different worries and reactions when it comes to sex; without adding the complications of childbirth along with the reshaping and search for meaning and identity as a parent.
No doubt you will have searched the internet and book stores for information, and perhaps asked friends and family for…
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Posted on June 17, 2008 at 17:22
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You've got me thinking.
An interesting term that the doctors and Obstetricians use for the "birthday" is the "Day of Confinement" sounds very medieval doesn't it?
Id be keen to hear if any blokes had any libido changes while their partners were pregnant. 2nd time round here and we've gone through the first trimester... My libido is pretty much the same as it always was (i.e. like most fellas it would fall into the "all the &@($)!* time" category).
All this morning sickness is rather distracting really.
In another context... a "day of confinement" is probably what a few couples might actually need!.
I could see judges laying down a sentence to quarreling couples right now -
"You two are confined to the bedroom for 24 hours"
hmm that could actually work for pregnant couples also - one would need to have food already prepared and in the fridge - picnic style - or take out / delivery might be the go!.
hmm . something to think about.
xxx
Scotty