Any other moms facing lack of libido?

Jen - posted on 07/16/2012 ( 11 moms have responded )

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So my husband of 3 years and I are having issues with this. After 2 kids he's still very attracted to me and I could care less. It's not him though. I really love him, I really still do. I hope to spend the rest of my life with the man! But my desire tells another story.
I don't want kissed, hugged, touched, sexed NOTHING! Not from him not from anyone! Ok correction, I want that stuff but I don't desire it. It's like, "Oh he kissed me...nothing new."
It's driving me NUTS to not 'want' like I did when I was younger.
I really don't know what to do. Not to mention my husband is starting to feel like it's his fault...It's not, even the Magic Mike preview didn't excite me. The normal celebs I used to drool over are just "neh whatever"
What the heck is wrong with me?

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Amber - posted on 08/25/2012

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Absolutely nothing. You're being touched ALL DAY, so the small things you used to find sexy aren't sexy like they were, totally normal.



If I may suggest, look up Mark Gungor - he's got some incredible advice for marriage and sex after kids - among other things ;D

West - posted on 08/24/2012

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Omg I been having the same problem. My doctor says cause I've had 3kids in 5 years and I have a fear of getting pregnant. I had some painful intercourse as well and now I'm hesitant to have sex. I feel sorry for my hubby. Oh and I'm pregnant now.

Sheila - posted on 08/19/2012

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My husband and I have delt with that since day one, I am the same way (for reasons id rather not say)...My advice would be to try completely differnt new things, change your routines when it comes to normal everyday things to when you kiss eachother for the first time that day ext, there are many reason why this could happen, some ranging on your feelings about yourself to your hormones just being out of wack, ive even talked to women who have an underline fear of getting pregnant again so when they even just kiss thats all they are thinking bout.....Hope you start feeling like you again :)

Eva - posted on 08/13/2012

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Ok u might think I don't understand this but I'm only 22 I have a 9 month old and am pregnant and have no care or even think about intimacy my fiancé gets so upset cuz it's been months I just don't even think about being intimate any more I don't understand it I figured it was just because of pregnancy but I'm not sure...

America3437 - posted on 07/30/2012

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Well my youngest is 14 now so can't blame it on the preganacy hormones! I feel the same way though. Could care less about it! My husband says I should be reachimg the middle age drive pretty soon but I see it no where in sight...lol...

Becci - posted on 07/30/2012

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I felt like this for about 2 yrs , try Anne summers partys and dressing up to make u feel good I found that if I wore sexy clothes in the bedroom than it made me want it more and massaging each other ect doesn't always have to lead to sex but it's nice I have that sexy time as I call it lol

Magaly - posted on 07/24/2012

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I had this problem too! Glad to know I wasn't alone! I attribute it to hormones. I was breastfeeding and had absolutely no desire while my husband was always raring to go. Maybe a couple of weeks after I stopped BF my libido returned. Not as much as it once was but my husband is happy. ;) Try to relax and let things happen. I feel confident it is just those wacky hormones acting up and things will return to normal with time. =)

Chantelle - posted on 07/19/2012

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I have the same problem and I'm just wondering has your period turned back to normal? Haven't had one since having my third child almost 4 months ago.

Renae - posted on 07/19/2012

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I too am struggling with this! I had my daughter 4 months ago and we have tried to "do it" only twice! Not only does it hurt still from the episiotomy but i just dont want it anymore...i asked my dr. and he said its still the crazy hormones, maybe your hormones are still out of wack. Try the viagra for women, i am!

Elfrieda - posted on 07/18/2012

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It might be exhaustion. If you can manage it, try dropping the kids off at their grandparents and doing something fun for the two of you, be it camping, skiing, sitting on a beach. You might find that with some time to yourself and some rest, you feel more like your old self. If that's the case, when you get home you can hang onto that with babysitters and making sure you get some time to yourself regularly.

Cyndal - posted on 07/17/2012

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My husband and I are having the same issue. I am still verry atracted to him, However, after our daughter was born, I have no desier to "do the do" so to speak. Sex is a very important part of any relationship, even when its a marriage with children. My mother actually suggested for me to try lady viagra. There are also certain erbs, and teas you could try to help with that.

I hope I was able to help a little bit. Sorry I do not have more info.