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Sex before and after baby
We haven’t talked about sex in a while. Let’s answer some questions and then I’ll tell you what I think about CNN’s article, New Moms and the Post-Baby Sex Slump That is besides saying, “duh.”What’s...
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Is Your Relationship Babyproof?
At a backyard barbeque a month before I delivered my twin boys, the dads tossed around a Frisbee while the moms sat around a table predicting that my marriage was about to implode. “You guys will fight...
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Sex, Smokes and Sciatica
It’s reader-question week! Let’s talk about sex, sciatica and smoking.I know, sex first, right? Wrong, if I wrote about that first, you might not read to the end.Answering readers’ questions with a...
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Expecting Improvement
I have psoriasis, and for 20 years my scalp has been so crusty and flaky that a shake of my head can create a snow-globe effect. But when I was pregnant, an amazing thing happened: My flakes vanished....
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Are Vibrators Safe?
Yes, it is safe to use vibrators during a healthy, low-risk pregnancy. Just make sure you keep your vibrator clean. After every use, wash the surface with warm water and a gentle soap.
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(No) Sex With A Bump
Pregnant women have less sex than they’re used to having, particularly in the last trimester, research suggests. Considering that sex is usually safe, free and a good way for partners to stay close...
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Got Herpes?
Most women think that having herpes during pregnancy is a fairly straightforward matter: If you have any sores when you go into labor, you’ll simply deliver by Cesarean section to avoid infecting your...
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Breasts, Sex and Boob Jobs
I get lots of emails about breastfeeding, but even more about breasts, sex and boob jobs. Women want to know, “Am I normal?” but don’t always feel comfortable asking their doctor or midwife. So, they...
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UTIs During Pregnancy
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common ailment during pregnancy, because your expanded uterus—which sits atop your bladder—sometimes can block urine drainage, causing the infection.Tips to avoid...
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Can Pregnancy Hormones Make You Clingy?
It’s reader email week and I’ve picked my favorite. I’m not going to name my e-mailer because I think she speaks for a lot of women. Here’s what she wrote:How pregnancy will make you feel vulnerable.
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Sex Rx: 4 Reasons to Keep Doing It
Now that you’re pregnant, has your sex life gone into a deep freeze? If so, consider thawing it out. In most cases, not only is a roll in the hay perfectly safe through your final trimester, it’s good...
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40 Weeks Pregnant and Counting
My son was born seven days past my due date, and I remember those last weeks as unceasingly uncomfortable, characterized by the sensation of a bowling ball bouncing on my cervix and the conviction that...
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Is Your Relationship Missing This Crucial Quality?
Flowers, candy, and back rubs are great, but if you don't bring the compassion into play, you're only doing half of the job.But what does compassion really mean? Don't go running to Dictionary.com:...
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5 Reasons Pregnancy is Sexy
You have tons of stuff to think about right now: Will my baby be healthy? What sort of mom will I be? How long will it take my belly to go down after birth and will I fit into my skinny jeans...
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Can Parenthood Make Your Sex Life Better?
Three weeks before the birth of my first daughter, when I was swollen, uncomfortable and horrified by my bloated body, distended fingers and inability to see my toes, my midwife suggested I have more...
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10 Reasons You're Not Bonding with Your Better Half
I hear it often. "Before we had kids, we used to _____ all the time." Couples typically fill in the blank with something really fun that they used to do together, such as having lots of sex,...
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10 Common Questions About Sex During Pregnancy
Pregnant women often don't want to have sex because they think that it may harm the baby inside the uterus, but sex is a normal part of pregnancy. (Intercourse movement or penetration doesn't harm the...
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7 Ways to Have More Sex (Even as New Parents)
Waiting until your kids are school-age is not an option. Here, postpartum sex advice to help clever mommies (and daddies) get their groove back.It's not easy to find time, but it's worth it.
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The Fit Pregnancy Sex Survey
How often are moms-to-be having sex? And is it hotter or more complicated when you're pregnant? Forget what you've heard and check out the juicy results of Fit Pregnancy's Pregnancy Sex Survey. More...
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