It could be a walk, cinema, dinner, drink at the local pub… just get out and about for a few hours without baby to chat and relax – the key to getting intimate again. A mental break from being “mum” or “dad” helps you to feel more “you” – and more desirable. You may be feeling anxious about having sex after having the baby. Once stresses have been released through sharing, you’ll find the physical stuff is easier and more enjoyable. • Breaking Mum And Dad: An Insider’s Guide To Parental Anxiety, by Anna Williamson, is published by Green Tree

Source: The Guardian April 07, 2018 08:26 UTC