[LogicandJeans]

Ever since my son was born I haven't really been feeling very attractive. He is 8 months old now. My husband tells me he thinks I am still attractive, but deep down I can't really believe him. My body is just different now. I'm still not really used to it. My breasts look different (saggier), my belly is flabbier and I have bigger hips and bottom. Things aren't the same 'down there' either. We've only really had sex a few times since our little boy was born. It's not really the same either. I'm not that much bigger than I was before I got pregnant, but I just feel different...

I was really just wondering about how other women felt after they had their child... Did your body image change and your ability to be sexually aroused?

[LMo]

are you breastfeeding? For me, I could not imagine wanting my husband to touch me until after I was (basically) done with breastfeeding. I still have the saggy belly/breasts and the bigger hips, but I feel a million times better and I actually don't care that much about my physical imperfections... and my husband doesn't seem to mind either.

Hang in there...

[Rhapsody]

What you are feeling is perfectly normal and after having three kids myself I can tell you that many many many many women feel the same way you are feeling now after giving birth... give it some time, do a little walking with the baby in a stroller and start some mild toning exercise to help you to feel better about you - and in no time that old romantic feeling will return if you allow it to.

P.S.
Most of these feelings are the females mind
and not even being thought of by the male

[LogicandJeans]

Thanks for the responses.

I've finished breastfeeding. But I do know what you mean.