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Sex after kids: You’ll have less, then more, then less—it’s all normal

Just because you’re having less sex now doesn’t mean it will always be like that.

Updated Jan. 23, 2024
get pregnant on your period: woman waiting for pregnancy test in bathroom

Can you get pregnant on your period?

Sorry to break it to you, but yes. Here’s how it can—and does—happen.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
maude burn trio

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.

Updated Dec. 21, 2023
low libido: pregnant woman in kitchen with partner

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.

Updated Apr. 04, 2023
Valentine's date night: A couple enjoying a a romantic meal

Creative Valentine’s date night ideas for sleep-deprived parents

You don't even have to go out to rekindle your post-baby relationship.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025
woman laying in bed tangled in bedsheets masturbation during pregnancy

Is it safe to masturbate during pregnancy?

Good news: The short answer is yes–but here’s what you need to know.

Updated Jul. 17, 2023
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What I didn’t know about CBD for sex (but I’m so glad I do now)

Just like caffeine can be the elixir that helps you start your day, CBD can be the one that helps you finish it.

Updated Feb. 08, 2024
pregnant woman getting a back massage - how to induce labor

10 tried-and-true ways to induce labor naturally

If you’ve reached full-term in your pregnancy and are ready to try to speed things along by trying to naturally induce your labor at home, we feel you.

Updated Mar. 14, 2023
couple embracing - having less postpartum sex can be a sign of a strong relationship

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.

Updated Jan. 23, 2024
Postpartum sex: An image of a man and woman cuddling

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.

Updated Feb. 03, 2025
woman sleeping in a bed

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.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022
couple cuddling in bed

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.

Updated May. 10, 2023

How to have “the talk” about sex with your kids

Talking to your kids about sex can feel awkward, but it's a crucial part of growing up.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Why this mama declared her hospital room a ‘No Breastfeeding Zone’

Breasts and breast milk don't define motherhood. Love does, and Koziel has plenty to give.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Bekah Martinez says she gives ‘simple explanations’ about sex to her 2-year-old

"Young children are fully capable of understanding simple explanations of sex and other hard topics," she says.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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