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Sex & Marriage After Baby
It's hard to think about being intimate when you have all the minutiae of daily life swirling around in your head. Our tips will help you make time for sex and intimacy and put down your to-do list of grocery shopping and doctor appointments.
Breastfeeding and Sex
Leaking milk, constant feedings--no wonder you're not in the mood! But you can reclaim some of the pre-baby passion.
Sex After Baby: How Long Should I Wait to Have Sex?
Most doctors recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks after birth to start having sex again, but should you hold off longer? Here's what you need to know about when to get it on after having Baby.
Study Says It's The Cuddling, More Than the Sex, That Makes You Happy
A new study reveals that it's the affection we get from our partners--and not the act of sex itself--that makes us happier.
Married Couples Are Having Less Sex & You Can Blame Netflix
A new study says married couples are in a sex slump and technology is probably to blame.
Sex After Baby: Your Sex Drive After Baby
If your sex drive is feeling out of whack after giving birth to Baby, don't worry -- it's normal! We'll tell you how to get your groove back ASAP.
The 4 Things That Shocked Me About Sex After Baby (And What I Did About It)
I heard stories and warnings about other people's sex lives after having a baby, but nothing prepared me for what followed.
How to Fight in Front of the Kids
We all fight in front of our kids. But are we doing it right? Read on to learn strategies for hashing things out in a way that won't upset your children.
No Sex Drive After Baby
Not in the mood anymore since giving birth? Having no (or a low) sex drive after baby arrives is common. Here's why.
Quiz: Is Your Marriage Still Hot?
Take this quiz to find out whether your marriage is hot or not.
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The Dads Hall of Fame
They may forget to pick up their socks, but fathers will also pull out all the stops for their kids. Meet our honorees.
7 Celeb Parents Who've Gotten Brutally Honest About Marriage
When it comes to the most challenging aspects of marriage and co-parenting, these famous parents haven't held back.
How Long Do You Wait to Have Sex After Having a Baby?
Expert advice on how long you should wait before resuming sex after giving birth, and how you can help your partner cope in the meantime.
3 Get-Closer Tips for Otherwise Happy Couples
A smart new book offers take-the-high-road advice to improve any relationship.
5 Ways to Protect Your Sex Life From Your Kids
Having children can kill your sex life. Here's how we work to prevent that from happening.
Sporadic Sex & UTIs
Do you find yourself suffering after sex on occasion? Read how to avoid getting urinary tract infections.
9 Ways Your Body Changes After Pregnancy
How will your body look after your baby arrives? Here are some major changes you'll experience, from hair loss to constipation.
Sex After Baby: Shocking Survey Finds 1 in 5 Parents Aren't Getting Any
Do you have sex more or less than most parents? The answer may surprise you, based on results from a shocking new survey comparing couples' expectations of their love life post-kids vs. reality.
Sex and the New Mom
We've got the lowdown on the top ten things you need to know to make it good for both of you again.
How to Stay Close After Baby
The leap into parenthood seriously tests many couples. We'll help you safeguard your relationship.
The Sex Life of New Moms
Your sex life may never be the same again -- it'll be better!
Sex After Baby: Surprising Things No One Told You About Sex After Baby
Having sex after Baby can be a very different experience. Here's the lowdown on what to expect in the bedroom and how to adapt.
Does Having a Baby Strengthen Your Relationship?
Two truly become one through your child. One parent relationship expert weighs in on how a child can bring you closer to your partner.
An Inside Peek Into Other Parents' Sex Lives
Ever wonder how much sex other parents are having? (Um... yes!) We asked four parents to track their sex lives for five days. Then Hilda Hutcherson, MD, author of Pleasure, A Woman's Guide to Getting the Sex You Want, Need, and Deserve, analyzed each juicy journal.
What I Wish Someone Told Me About Sex After Kids
Sex becomes a full-blown job, something that you have to plan and coordinate.