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I'm only mid 20's but my sex drive is ugghh for lack of a better word I guess. Been married 1.5yrs now..know my dh for almost 3yrs and we used to have sex all the time when we could when dating..he lived 90 miles away. We got married and had sex like 3 times the week we got married..I find out later that I was pregnant..we had sex bout once a week or two, I was tired a lot due to pg. When I was around 4 months pg I swelled up really bad down there and it even hurt to put pressure so we didn't have sex for a bit..later in my pg towards the end we tried again and it hurt and baby was so heavy on my frame that my hips were in major pain and I had to sleep sitting up on the couch in order not to hurt for the rest of my pg. Had our son end of Nov. last year and we didn't have sex until around Jan-Feb....and it did hurt..I had an episiotomy(sp) and I felt that I was tender and I was too 'small' down there. We didn't have sex again until end of April and so pretty much he has a super duper sex drive and w/me, between sahm/wahm, kids, army duties, chores and everything else that I have zero energy to even walk to the bedroom to make time for sex..I told him we could if he carried me to the bed and I just laid there..lol Surprisingly enough tho this morning I woke up and intiated having sex..surprised both of us..it was good..but wish I had that all the time...it puts a strain on our marriage tho w/the lack of sex.
It's neat to know the term "quicky" is universal.
I'm sure your man appreciates the effort you put forth for him. Sometimes that's all it takes.
One of my many secrets is to wear yoga pants and a cami to bed so he can't access anything. He usually gets up around 4 or 5am to use the bathroom and that's when I strip - quickly and quietly - and pretend to still be asleep because I know when he comes back to bed he usually gives me a squeeze and runs his hand down my hip as to say, I love you. He feels my bare skin - surprise - and he's instantly ready to love me.
Li said:My sex drive just vanished about a year ago, around the same time I was suffering some severe side effects from my depo injection. It was also around the time my partner moved in!! I then came off the injection and had the coil fitted - sex drive came back, but then it was far too painful!! I felt like I couldn't win, and my partner was worried I was just making excuses.
Now things have calmed down a bit, but I still have a very low sex drive. I think what it comes down to though is being so tired from work and other chores, that it's not easy to get sexy lol.
I make a point now to make sure I devote some time during the week to 'us' time. I'm home from work a while before he gets home, and my daughter goes to stay with her biological father for 2 of these nights, so I take advantage, no matter how tired I feel. I have a bath, put on some nice underwear, pour wine, light candles everywhere, and make sure I meet him as he walks through the door with nothing but underwear and heels on, and a glass of wine for him.
It's not much, but even if it's just one night a week, I think it's important to make the effort. Thoughts of housework, kids and work soon disappear, and it's always worth it in the end. The rest of the week might include the odd 'quicky' just before sleep, but at least I know there's always one night a week that we make each other feel special and sexy :)
I did just write up a blog about 'speed sex' (and other things) the other day as time with loved ones is something I'm missing and trying to reclaim, feel free to check it out and comment! : http://randommusingsfromli.blogspot.com/2008/10/did-anyone-see-jami...
I need so much help in this area. Since my son was born we've only had sex twice. The first time was very awkward and this time was less than very awkward. I'm just not enjoying it any more. I have talked with him and let him know that having suck on my breast all the time and pumping doesn't make me feel like a women. My sexual side has vanished. He does little things to keep that side of me, like grab my butt, kiss my neck, etc. He does this just during the day, while at the store wherever. It's good cause it helps remind my body that I am a sexual being. But I feel like it's taking too long. Also, I am terrified that I may get pregnant again. I'm on birth control (have been since 2 weeks pp) but I'm still terrified. What should I do?
Felicia, MANY women experience this after childbirth. What you're feeling is not uncommon.
From personal experience, I would like to recommend the IUD for birth control. Similar to a tampon, it is inserted with an applicator right in the office. It is painless for the most part (some cramping in the first few hours), and maintenance free for up to TEN YEARS!! It doesn't mess with your periods or make you break out like the pill, etc. I used this method after our daughter was born, then again after our son was born, until I was "fixed".
As for your loss of drive, allow your husband to continue kissing you. A time when you are alone, let him kiss your lips & neck - with NO expectations. If the love is still strong, then naturally, you will want to progress into love making. We figured this out after our six-year-old was born. I wanted nothing to do with sex, but I loved my husband's kissing me - it made me feel so loved. Eventually, the wall came down and we even feel closer because of that sensuality.
I hope this helps, you're sure to receive much support in this group.
Felicia Pratt Ellis said:I need so much help in this area. Since my son was born we've only had sex twice. The first time was very awkward and this time was less than very awkward. I'm just not enjoying it any more. I have talked with him and let him know that having suck on my breast all the time and pumping doesn't make me feel like a women. My sexual side has vanished. He does little things to keep that side of me, like grab my butt, kiss my neck, etc. He does this just during the day, while at the store wherever. It's good cause it helps remind my body that I am a sexual being. But I feel like it's taking too long. Also, I am terrified that I may get pregnant again. I'm on birth control (have been since 2 weeks pp) but I'm still terrified. What should I do?
Cool trick!! I am gonna have to try that one!! =)
Vanessa said:It's neat to know the term "quicky" is universal.
I'm sure your man appreciates the effort you put forth for him. Sometimes that's all it takes.
One of my many secrets is to wear yoga pants and a cami to bed so he can't access anything. He usually gets up around 4 or 5am to use the bathroom and that's when I strip - quickly and quietly - and pretend to still be asleep because I know when he comes back to bed he usually gives me a squeeze and runs his hand down my hip as to say, I love you. He feels my bare skin - surprise - and he's instantly ready to love me.
Li said:My sex drive just vanished about a year ago, around the same time I was suffering some severe side effects from my depo injection. It was also around the time my partner moved in!! I then came off the injection and had the coil fitted - sex drive came back, but then it was far too painful!! I felt like I couldn't win, and my partner was worried I was just making excuses.
Now things have calmed down a bit, but I still have a very low sex drive. I think what it comes down to though is being so tired from work and other chores, that it's not easy to get sexy lol.
I make a point now to make sure I devote some time during the week to 'us' time. I'm home from work a while before he gets home, and my daughter goes to stay with her biological father for 2 of these nights, so I take advantage, no matter how tired I feel. I have a bath, put on some nice underwear, pour wine, light candles everywhere, and make sure I meet him as he walks through the door with nothing but underwear and heels on, and a glass of wine for him.
It's not much, but even if it's just one night a week, I think it's important to make the effort. Thoughts of housework, kids and work soon disappear, and it's always worth it in the end. The rest of the week might include the odd 'quicky' just before sleep, but at least I know there's always one night a week that we make each other feel special and sexy :)
I did just write up a blog about 'speed sex' (and other things) the other day as time with loved ones is something I'm missing and trying to reclaim, feel free to check it out and comment! : http://randommusingsfromli.blogspot.com/2008/10/did-anyone-see-jami...
I need so much help in this area. Since my son was born we've only had sex twice. The first time was very awkward and this time was less than very awkward. I'm just not enjoying it any more. I have talked with him and let him know that having suck on my breast all the time and pumping doesn't make me feel like a women. My sexual side has vanished. He does little things to keep that side of me, like grab my butt, kiss my neck, etc. He does this just during the day, while at the store wherever. It's good cause it helps remind my body that I am a sexual being. But I feel like it's taking too long. Also, I am terrified that I may get pregnant again. I'm on birth control (have been since 2 weeks pp) but I'm still terrified. What should I do?
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