Low Self-Esteem and Hormonal Changes After Pregnancy Affect Sexual Life

July 20, 2018 – 21:44

Low self-esteem coupled with the hormonal changes that women have after pregnancy affect their sex life, so Claudia Rampazzo says to Efe: "Pregnancy brings many changes in women's bodies, physical and psychological, making it difficult for women to resume their activity in" Rampazzo explained that hormonal changes in the mother's body "affect without no doubt the sexual response. "

This, he says, is due to During pregnancy, prolactin levels increase, which stimulates the secretion of milk, which inhibits ovulation.

" This hormone kills or soothes the # Sexual appetite, either in its mental manifestations, or by fantasies, or in the body. practices either through self-promotion or interaction with the couple, "he said.

The specialist noted that in addition to the hormonal, sexual satisfaction is related to different factors such as the quality of life, the emotional connection with the couple and the body image and that is why often sexual activity is affected after pregnancy.

The Specialist explained that one of the main problems occurs at the physical level because after delivery by cesarean or vaginal delivery, the

He added that when you have sexual activity, the l 39; the uterus and all surrounding muscles are filled with blood, including the fallopian tubes, and when there is an orgasm, this blood causes involuntary contractions ". an injury, then orgasm can hurt, "she explained.

However, she said that many times what prevents women from returning to their sexual activity after pregnancy is love [1965900] 4] "After being mothers, some do not feel confident in their bodies and find their safety and erotic aspects difficult, thus avoiding being with their partners because, although they are not safe, they do not feel safe. they have a sexual desire, they do not feel safe "

This, he says, often leads to infidelity, because the family dynamics with a baby changes so much" that the couple focuses only on the new family member and forgets to take care of themselves "

Added to that, the depression suffered by some women after childbirth prevents them from enjoying their sex life in the months after have had children but, if it is not treated, this This situation may last for years

. "We must be aware that there is nothing lost, that sexuality can be resumed, but for that you must have a communication with the couple, that the man gives confidence to the woman to relive his sex life. "

Insi He realized that it's important to give a twist to what they always do "if it's a new place or fantasy that they've kept for many years. "

Similarly, he assured that self-knowledge is fundamental and learns to Finally, he stressed that in the event that the lack of sexual desire is prolonged for at least a year is necessary to d & # 39; go to a specialist to prevent this problem from affecting the couple. relationship.

EFE