Smothered feeling during sex

Anon Imperfect Mum

Smothered feeling during sex

Bit TMI but I really don't know what to do!

Before baby mine and hubbys sex life was amazing. I'm talking passionate, ridiculous sex like in a dirty novel.

Since having the baby I still want sex but as soon as we start I feel like I'm about to have a panic attack.
We have to either do doggy style or I have to be on top. The very few times missionary happens hubby has to hold his entire weight off me or I freak out.

Does anyone have any advice or experiences of something similar?

Posted in:  Mental Health, Anxiety & Depression

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Anon Imperfect Mum

A couple of things. Your hormones go berserk during and after pregnancy which can create/trigger some anxiety type feelings in certain situations. Also if you are holding a baby a lot/breastfeeding etc it can leave you feeling a bit suffocated. I found with a baby so dependent on me having another body so close made me feel yuck.

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Anon Imperfect Mum

I hate this feeling also since having kids! I need air and I need not to be touched. Find other positions that work for you.

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