Sex While Breastfeeding Portland OR

Some women find their libidos significantly change while breastfeeding; many women experience heightened sexual desire, while others crave less sex. No matter how you feel about sex while breastfeeding, it's important to keep communicating your thoughts and feelings with your partner. The following may help you to have sex while breastfeeding.

1. Try other sexual positions. If you find your breasts are sore or you have sudden leakage if your breasts are touched, you may want to consider alternatives to the missionary position. Woman on top, spooning and hands-and-knees positions may be more comfortable.
2. Avoid having your breasts fondled. If your breasts are sore or you're worried about sudden leaking, talk to your partner about not touching your breasts during sex or foreplay.
3. Consider wearing a bra with nursing pads in place. Oxytocin is the hormone that helps control your milk ejection reflex. Oxytocin is released during female orgasm, meaning that you may leak milk during sex. Sometimes this leakage is quite sudden, and may be a lot of milk. If you're worried about surprising your partner or messing up your sheets, consider wearing a bra with nursing pads.
4. Use a lubricant. With your body busy making breast milk, you may experience a shortage of vaginal lubrication. A water based lubricant should ease any discomfort for you and your partner.
5. Be patient. Many women feel 'touched out' when nursing every couple of hours. You may not want to have sex, or might be too exhausted and overwhelmed to think about sex after the birth of your baby. Communicate with your partner-many men express affection and comfort through sex. Let your partner know how you're feeling and find other special ways to convey how important he is to you. ...

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Author: Theresa Halvorsen