The Well Mom knows many moms expect that intimacy will take a back seat after children come into our lives. It isn’t easy when you and your partner are so overwhelmed with your new roles as parents. But sex therapist and educator Dr. Laura Berman, says we shouldn’t give into the myth that passion will inevitably fade away. Instead, the author of “The Passion Prescription” says it requires a mind shift…and some effort.
Here are some of Dr Berman’s tips to lift your libido despite your sleep deprived, over-scheduled life:
1. Even if you’re tired, try to have sex. The more you have sex, the more you’ll want to do it as your body responds accordingly.
2. Don’t think that every time you have sex it has to be wild. Even a simple quickie will do the trick. It’s comfortable for you and gets the job done for both you and your partner
3. Increase sexy feelings at bedtime by giving your bedroom a makeover. Remove clutter and television sets and don’t bring your work to bed, so that the bedroom becomes a haven for your and your partner.
4. Try to regulate your sleep schedule with your partner’s. Going to bed at the same time allows a perfect opportunity for intimacy.
Dr. Laura Berman, LCSW, Ph.D., is the director of the Berman Center, a specialized health care facility in Chicago that’s dedicated to helping women repair their sex lives and find relief from menopausal symptoms. Dr. Berman is also an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry and obstetrics/gynecology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Check out her blog, “The Art of Intimacy” on Yahoo! Health.
