Libido postpartum?

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! A happy baby can make any parent’s heart soar. But, if you’ve just given birth, you might be feeling a little less than sexy. What gives? In this article, we will explore the mysteries of postpartum libido loss.

Baby blues got me down

Let’s face it: giving birth is hard work. Even after you leave the hospital or birthing center, your body will still be recovering from the stress and trauma of labor and delivery. As a result, many women experience what is known as “baby blues.” Symptoms may include:

  • Feeling sad or tearful
  • Being easily irritated
  • Having trouble sleeping
  • Loss of appetite
  • Lack of energy

It’s normal to feel like everything in life has lost its luster when you’re dealing with these symptoms, including sex.

Hormones gone wild!

Another reason behind post-birth low libido could be changing hormones. Your hormones can take quite some time before coming back to their pre-pregnancy levels which means there are weeks afterwards where hormone levels are high leading to changes such as mood swings and fluctuations in desire too (watch out for those crazy pregnancy hormones!).

Your brain also needs time adjust so that sexual desire no longer contributing to reproduction but has evolved for pleasure over evolutionary history becomes integrated with being a mother so don’t worry if it takes some months.

Some fun facts about hormones:

Here are some fascinating things about hormones that even someone who hasn’t spent years studying Human Biology would appreciate:

Some cool stuff
Estrogen Causes vaginal tissues skimmier (lubricated)
Progesterone Triggers breast milk production
Testosterone (yes ladies have) Too much leads decreased libido

~Huh…Who knew?~

How do I get my groove back?

So, how can you boost your libido after childbirth? Here are some tips:

  • Don’t put pressure on yourself. As we mentioned earlier, it’s normal to not be in the mood when you’re dealing with postpartum recovery and caring for a newborn. Give yourself time (and don’t let anyone else rush or dictate how that process goes.
  • Talk to your partner about what works and feels satisfying for each of you because every woman is different so communication helps personalize approaches
  • Try broader activities that more easily fit within schedules such as massage dates where couples can explore touch slowly
  • Be sure to communicate all sources/sensitive areas though before beginning.

Some things to try:

Some spicy stuff
Kegels Strengthens pelvic floor muscles
Aphrodisiacs Foods like avocado&chocolate might enhance your sexuality hormones!
A date night out Bring back moments reminiscent life/experiences pre baby

Always consult the doctor if low-libido persists past six months post-childbirth remember mothers require adequate rest/recovery way beyond physical marking by an OBGYN.

In conclusion

Postpartum libido may be difficult, but there are ways to address this issue – much like any problem worth solving!

Take good care of yourself! The path towards restoring post-natal sexual health requires personalized patience/wellbeing methods which must be taken seriously for renewed joy shared between parent partners at home-life balance.

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