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During the pregnancy and after the birth, I followed the new mothers’ forums, where the topic of intimate intimacy gained a lot of attention between birth stories, children’s measurements, first teeth, diapers, and general well-being.
Some of the participants took a few weeks after giving birth to actively have great intimate moments with their partners. Some took more than that.
As the birth stories are different for everyone, the same goes for the postpartum and the sex life as well.
It takes time, for some more than others and for some a long time in general. There is no shame in that, communication with your partner is the key. Without you telling him or her what is going on and how you are feeling, they will never know what you are going through.
Don’t Rush Things
The nine-month waiting period and subsequent childbirth is a major physical and emotional transformation for a woman. Pregnancy can be a harsh challenge, and so is the postpartum period. It takes a toll on your body, on your mental health, and overall well-being. The sooner we accept that, the more of a chance we can get to get ourselves back to somewhat normal.
