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Tips for New Dads to Resume Sex Life after Childbirth


Just like new mothers, new fathers may also find difficult to resume sex life after delivery and childbirth. Here are some tips that new fathers can follow to resume their sex life after childbirth.
While fatherhood is one of the most enjoyable phases in a man’s life there are a lot of challenges it brings too. About 80% of men complain of a dwindling or an absent sex life in the early 5 years of fatherhood. Because of hormonal and physiological reasons the new mother is not very enthusiastic or interested in sex. If you are witnessing the post baby sex drought phase then things must be getting difficult for you. Here are some ways in which you could definitely start resuming a normal sex life after fatherhood.

Get Medical Clearance

Try to know about the reasons as to why your wife is avoiding sex. While most women are advised to stay off sex for the first 6 weeks after delivery if your partner is abstaining from sex for this stipulated time then you should not have a problem deciphering the reason. However, if the wait stretches over 2 months then it definitely is a concern here. Maybe your wife is experiencing some problem like an unnaturally loosened vagina which makes her feel low on confidence and unprepared for sex. Encourage your wife to get a check-up done from an obstetrician to address the real reason. Once your wife is assured by the doctor that she is absolutely medically fit then she will start considering sexual activity again.

Learn to Read Body Language

Simply expecting sex as and when you need it is not a strategy that is going to work after parenthood. The mother is obviously going to be more involved with the newborn and therefore her mood and preferences about sex is likely to be more positive when the baby is sleeping or resting. Timing is very critical in this situation and you should definitely be looking out for a suitable occasion. In case you read positive signals in your wife’s body language that she is interested to resume sex, you can ask her without exerting too much pressure.

Manage Your Frustration Level Well

In case you have been bereft of sexual activity for a good while, it is natural that you will be feeling a little frustrated and impatient. In this situation it is very important that you do not display your frustration or impatience in front of your partner or try to make her feel guilty for not being sexually ready. This is a very sensitive phase in a woman’s life and it is likely that a new mother will be facing body image issues. You will have to compliment your wife and make her feel attractive in order to motivate her towards sex again. Generally, a woman likes to be appreciated by a man before she feels sexually interested in him.

Know Your Own Mind

Path breaking new research shows that many men too experience a sharp dip in their sexual urge right after fatherhood. If you and your partner both have diminished urge for sex then understand that sexless phase in your marriage will wear off soon. However, if more than 3 months have passed and you still have not experienced the urge for becoming sexually intimate then it is perhaps time to seek help. Psychoanalysts and sex therapists may help you regain your urge.
Most women regard romance as an essential prerequisite for sex. Try infusing romance into your daily like by surprising her with fresh flowers, giving her a back massage and taking her for a long walk while holding hands. Kissing each other whenever the baby is sleepy or distracted can also set the stage for steamier things ahead. Never underestimate the importance of intimacy in cultivating a healthy sex life.

How can a new father support his wife after labour and delivery? When is the right time to resume sex after child birth? Is it necessary for a couple to seek medical advice before having sex after childbirth or delivery? Discuss here.



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