Sex trouble after childbirth

[Anonymous]

After birthing twins, love life NOT what it used to be. It maybe loss of sensation... I do not feel "stretched" but sex is not nearly as pleasurable.

Never thought size mattered before (hubby is quite small) but who knows?

[Anonymous]

How many months post partum are you? Your hormones are all over the place trying to get back to the non-pregnancy state. And your body trumps bfing over sex drive so it might not be until you wean and/or have your cycle back that you'll feel frisky again.

[Anonymous]

Are you nursing? The hormones produced during breastfeeding affect how things feel down there. After my first (a singleton), it took a year before things felt completely normal again. Talk to your doctor if you're worried. And hang in there! I'm impressed that with newborn twins you're managing to find the time!

[Anonymous]

It sounds like a hormone issue.

Even after vaginal births, I didn't feel stretched. I tore when I tried to have sex again after each delivery. Postpartum sex is just problematic for a while.

[Anonymous]

OP, do you think this is a physical issue or an emotional issue?

If you think the former, I would discuss it w/your M.D. at your next appt. And also visit some online websites/forums/blogs, etc. to see if this is also a problem for other mothers who have given birth to multiples.

If you think it could be the latter, that is totally understandable too.
I mean your body carried and delivered double the amount that most women do plus to have to care for two children of the exact same age is a huge undertaking. Perhaps you and your hubby are just in need for some serious R & R.

Do you have any family or close friends who could watch the kids while you and your husband spend the night at a hotel...Or just take a few hours and do a "date night?"