Marriage & Partnerships
Having kids can bring big changes to marriages and partnerships. Motherly’s got you covered with support and advice from real mamas.
A primer on legal basics for forming LGBTQ families
Here's how to navigate potential challenges smoothly.
5 sex-positive apps we wish we’d had years ago
But we're glad we found them now.
10 tips to stay madly in love with your spouse
The more I think about love and marriage, the more I realize that love is not just a feeling—it's a choice.
Sex after baby: How to reconnect with your partner
Women reported having less sex in our 2021 State of Motherhood survey, so let's do something about it.
Moms are having less sex. But why?
Our 2021 State of Motherhood data shows the pandemic has had a drastic effect on moms' sex lives.
5 myths about postpartum sex every new mom should know
If I have learned anything following the birth of my son, it is that patience, time and honest communication will make difficult things a little easier.
Married sex is the best sex—here’s why
Chances are good that the best sex a person will have in their life will be with a long-term partner. Statistically speaking, the odds are in your favor.
This comic shows the reality of what postpartum relationships can look like
After having a baby, your relationship with your partner can feel unrecognizable.
It’s science: This is why many postpartum moms don’t feel like having sex
It's normal to have a low sex drive postpartum.
What Pink just shared about marriage + sex is what so many moms need to hear
Monogamy is work. But you do the work and it's good again.
What your partner should know about the second trimester
Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.
Dear husband, you’re working hard, too–I see you
Sometimes I forget to tell you I see all that you do, and how much I love you for it.
Fathers don’t get enough credit, either
To my husband, I am strong on my own, but I am so much stronger with you by my side.
11 diverse kids’ books featuring non-heteronormative characters
Because it's so important for children to see all types of characters represented.
Non-negotiable: My husband is an equal partner
Both of us must know what goes into running the household—and we need to tackle that workload as a team.
The mental load of motherhood: 6 new ways to share parenting duties with your partner
Create a life where you are working with your partner instead of feeling the weight of doing everything.
3 lessons parents can learn from JoJo Siwa’s coming out story
"I am so proud to be me," says the 17-year-old singer and dancer.
Trans Day of Visibility offers families a chance to stand in solidarity with loved ones
With a wave of anti-trans laws being enacted across the country, parents know that visibility is not enough to protect their trans children.
4 cozy at-home date night ideas (for after the kids go to bed)
We have not given up on romance.