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Postpartum - Wanting to want sex

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ElMummy · 17/11/2022 23:08

I'm almost 7 months postpartum and I just don't want to have sex. We do it once or twice a week right now but I never really want to or enjoy it. There have been a few good times postpartum but generally my sex drive just feels non existent and sometimes I don't even like my partner touching me in certain places. I don't understand why. I know it's harder because I worry about the baby etc when we're trying to get intimate but I used to love sex, was crazy for it hence how the baby came along in the first place but now I just feel like I wouldn't be so bothered if I never had sex again.
But I want to want it so bad! Please help with what I can do. People seem to say this is temporary. I expected to want to have sex but not have the time for it, our baby sleeps really well so we definitely have the time to do it, it's just me that's the issue. I would never of imaged me not wanting to do it. Advice please

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ExhaustedMama68 · 18/11/2022 06:25

I’m 2.5 years in and still don’t want it. I feel so guilty and know my DH wants it far more frequently than the 2 or 3 times a month I give in for his sake

sorrynotathome · 18/11/2022 06:28

Getting pregnant isn’t linked to how “crazy” you were for sex.

Cm078 · 18/11/2022 06:28

Im.2.5 years in too and don't want it either. Its such a chore. Im so tired by bed time i just want to sleep! I feel for my DP. I've told him many times its not him, my body just isn't the same any more. I make effort of course about once a week 🙈

ElMummy · 18/11/2022 06:52

sorrynotathome · 18/11/2022 06:28

Getting pregnant isn’t linked to how “crazy” you were for sex.

I know lol I just meant we had sex which lead to baby. Surely you know that's how it works right?

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ElMummy · 18/11/2022 06:53

Cm078 · 18/11/2022 06:28

Im.2.5 years in too and don't want it either. Its such a chore. Im so tired by bed time i just want to sleep! I feel for my DP. I've told him many times its not him, my body just isn't the same any more. I make effort of course about once a week 🙈

I think being a mum just changes you and you have other priorities that come first. Plus I know your hormones make you not interested in sex because they want you to be focused on the baby too. I really want to want it but how 😂

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Cm078 · 18/11/2022 07:01

ElMummy · 18/11/2022 06:53

I think being a mum just changes you and you have other priorities that come first. Plus I know your hormones make you not interested in sex because they want you to be focused on the baby too. I really want to want it but how 😂

I don't know! I want to want it too, just don't 😂 don't worry though, most of my friends with children are the same. It must change some women's drive! Maybe one day, when the kids are grown & moved out, might get it back again!

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