Yep, weâre going there
Sex. Intimacy. Connection. The stuff no one really talks about properly when you’re trying to conceive, battling fertility problems or navigating life after loss. Well⊠we are. Because it matters. Because you matter.
Trying to conceive can absolutely bulldoze your sex life. When sex starts to feel like a schedule to stick to rather than something spontaneous and joyful, itâs no wonder the spark starts to fizzle. And if youâve experienced loss, there can be a whole new layer of trauma and sadness wrapped up in the act itself.
If thatâs you right now, please know: youâre not broken, and neither is your relationship. This is incredibly commonâand totally valid.
Some ways to gently rekindle the connection:
đŹ Talk, even if it feels awkward
You donât have to have the perfect words. Just start smallâacknowledge how things feel right now and what you might both need to feel closer again.
đ« Focus on intimacy, not intercourse
Sometimes the pressure of âgetting back to itâ can make everything feel more distant. Begin with touch, cuddles, massage⊠things that reconnect you without expectation.
đ„ Keep it sexy outside the fertile window
Sex thatâs all about conception can kill the vibe. Make space for connection that isnât timed or purposefulâbecause pleasure for the sake of pleasure is powerful.
đ Mix it up
New lingerie? Kitchen table antics? A massage swap with scented oils? Why not! Feeling good in your body again can start with play, curiosity, and a little adventure.
đĄ DIY is totally A-OK
Understanding your own pleasure is empoweringâand sharing that knowledge with your partner can bring a whole new level of intimacy to the table (or bed… or shower… you get the picture đ).
Need some inspo? Check out this article with loads of tips to keep things spicy:
Spice Up Your Sex Life â Oprah Daily
Being single doesnât mean youâre cut off from intimacy or sensuality. In fact, this can be an incredible time to reconnect with yourselfâmind, body, and soul.
Knowing what feels good isnât just empoweringâitâs healing. You deserve pleasure, softness, exploration. You deserve to feel good.
âš Self-intimacy is self-love
Learning what turns you on, what makes you feel safe, and what brings you joy can be transformative.
đ„ Orgasms = happy hormones
Oxytocin and dopamineâyes please! They reduce stress, boost mood, and reconnect you to your physical body in the best kind of way. More on this tomorrowâŠÂ
đ Need a little guide? We’ve got you:
(Yes, Woman & Homeâwho knew they were such saucy minxes?!)
đ Whether youâre partnered up or solo, the golden rule here is: go at your own pace.
Thereâs no rush. No pressure. Just permission to explore what intimacy looks and feels like for youâright now, in this chapter of life.
Youâve been through so much. You deserve to feel connected, grounded, and most of all⊠heldâby yourself or someone else.
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