Has breastfeeding stolen my mojo?

[herbaceous]

Hi all

I'm partially breastfeeding my 7mo, and am thinking of winding it down, partly because I'm pretty sure it's ruining my libido.

I know the hormones can mean a certain 'lack of moisture', but can they also mean a total lack of desire too? It's not that I don't fancy my partner, I just don't fancy sex, at all, with anyone. If George Clooney and Jake Gyllenhaal were offering me a threesome, I'd say no ta and have a cup of tea.

It might be partly because DS is still in the same room as us, but I find sexual contact - particularly regarding the boobs - at best ridiculous and at worst actively unpleasant.

Any advice?

[notnearlyasblondasiwas]

Same here- couldn't bear to my breasts being touched - just felt all wrong! Within 2 weeks of stopping feeding I was back to normal. Am 35 weeks with number 2 and am dreading the feeding bit again.

[PenguinArmy]

oh yes breasts have only just come back in as being acceptable to touch and that won't last long

[bessie26]

I've been blaming it on the tiredness rather than the bf... After DD1 I was "back in the saddle" after 6 weeks. DD2 is 7wks tomorrow & I can't even be bothered to think about it.

I'm sure it would be bearable ok given a good nights sleep & a glass of wine, but like someone said earlier, it's such a waste of good sleeping time!