Usually women are worried about their postpartum sex life, which begins during the pregnancy, and its effects on their mind as well as body. The very thought of the little one entering their life causes distress on their postpartum sex life, which not only have an effect on the mother but also the infant.
No need to worry, for women can enjoy a better sex life even after the birth of the baby, though the mothers will have to make a balance between their responsibilities towards their partner and the newborn. Following are a few tips that will help a woman in boosting her postpartum sex life, without deviating from her parenthood.
- You need not to rush into anything; rather prepare yourself entirely and choose an appropriate time to have sex with your partner. Just calm yourself and take your time, for you won’t be able to enjoy sex and satisfy your partner until you are fully prepared, both mentally as well as physically, for postpartum sex.
- To enhance intimacy with your partner, you can bath or shower together for it apart from adding fun to your life but also help in saving water. While closeness during the shower will perk up your old, warm feelings towards your partner.
- Before getting pregnant, you should have a proper plan to control and execute it appropriately without any haste. Unplanned or accidental pregnancy usually ends up in a state of shocker, which is not god for both the mother and the baby.
- After the birth of the baby, women often spend more time with the newborn, which of course is necessary for good upbringing, and spare little or no time for her partner. This usually widens the gape or intimacy between the couple, which can easily harm your postpartum sex life. Therefore, try to plan some time alone for an intimate conversation or a cuddle before finally preparing for sex. It will surely help in knowing or understanding each other a bit healthier.
- You cannot plan sex in advance; for sex is a spontaneous practice and can occur anytime, anywhere. So, try to make the most of small events or moments to surprise your partner and revitalize to your sex life. You can always try some new places to have sex with your partner to rejuvenate the relationship.
- Once you are ready for sex after pregnancy, ensure that both of you spend enough time set the mood until you fell moist enough to get into the action. To avoid broken skin during the sex, you can use an over the counter lubricant for a smooth and safe intercourse.
- Last but not the least; never feel shy to say no to your partner, for none of you will really enjoy the influential sex. And you can always share your fears of sexual intercourse with your partner, so you get required help or support from him to overcome your fears. Try to seek out quality than quantity during postpartum sex, for it will help you in nurturing your relationship with both the partner and the newborn.