marriage

This mom’s post about marriage is so raw and relatable

"I cried last night as I asked my husband if he was tired of me. Because I'm tired of me some days. Pregnancy and birth are hard. Raising babies is hard. But I think the hardest is losing yourself..."

To my husband: When motherhood gets tough, you make it easier

I know that most times I am our child's safe haven, but at the end of each day, you are mine.

How to keep your relationship strong when one of you has health struggles

When a surgeon's medical error left her with long-term medical issues, Lorena Junco Margain had to learn how to manage not just her physical health, but the health of her relationship, too.

Mom’s heartbreaking story of abuse and survival goes viral on Instagram

Venus Morris Griffin, a realtor and mother of seven from Georgia, shared a compelling tale for Humans of New York.

Spotting postpartum depression can be difficult. Here’s why you should enlist your partner’s help

Coming up with a plan together before PPD arises could help you get the care you need sooner.

It’s Science: Sex can improve your memory and create new brain cells

You read that right: Having sex can make you smarter.

8 massage candles that are sure to up the ante between the sheets

The same old recipe can get a bit boring after awhile. One of my new favorite ways to spice things up? Massage candles.

Pregnancy kills my libido, so here’s how my partner and I get creative

Because the romance doesn’t have to end—even when you’re taking a break from sex.

Are you touched out, mama? A psychologist shares the signs

PSA: It's totally OK to crave your own space.

I miss how easy and fun sex was before my infertility struggles

Here’s how I found that place again.

Marriage is imperfect because people are imperfect—and that’s okay

Thanks to the hard work of raising kids, we’ve learned that to be a good teammate doesn't mean perfection.

I don’t want kids—but I’ll love yours

I don’t know if other women dream of becoming aunts. But it’s the highest honor I can think of for someone who loves children but doesn’t want her own.

Dear husband: What I need you to know as I transition to being a SAHM

Dear husband, As you know, I recently decided to step away from…

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.

These comics about the reality of postpartum sex are *extremely* accurate

We feel SO seen.

It’s Science: *Not* having postpartum sex is a sign of a great relationship

The more supportive your partner is while you are pregnant, the less sex you might have postpartum.

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.

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.