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Birth Control and Libido
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Birth Control and Libido
by blessed_mommy, Mar 12, 2007 12:00AM
I gave birth to my daughter on 2/5/07. I was given the all clear last week at my postpartum visit. I would like to be intimate with my husband again but I want to begin birth control. I have heard so many issue regarding birth control and sex drive. Is there one that doesn't decrease a woman's libido?
I also think that there's a lot going on around babies and children that affect your sex drive. Breastfeeding can have a pretty significant effect on your libido. And since babies and kids are really touch-intensive, another big thing is sensory overload. A lot of women find that after having a baby/kid hanging all over them, throwing up on them, changing diapers, etc., they just want to be left alone. And there can be significant resentment (warranted or not) around sharing childcare responsibilities, household chores, etc., that can really take a bite out of your sex drive. The first year after a baby can be tough in many ways... so you may find your libido is affected regardless.
My personal advice (again unasked for, but I'll share anyway, lol): If sex is important to you, keep it that way. Make sex a priority in your life. Get a sitter on a regular basis, make dates with your partner, and go out. Take time to fantasize, to appreciate your sexuality. Try not to fall into the mommy trap, or to get so involved in other activities/responsibilities that you lose sight of yourself as a sexual being. I think it makes a world of difference :-)