9 Post-Baby Pitfalls and What You Can Do About Them

Connecting with your partner after baby arrives can be a real challenge. Here's how to avoid some of the most common post-baby sex pitfalls

9 Post-Baby Pitfalls and What You Can Do About Them

Problem: Your Breasts Leak During Sex


Solution: Breastfeed right before romance


Breast milk is perfectly natural and a little leaking is no cause for embarrassment or concern. But if milk dripping from your nipples during sex is making you feel a little like Elsie the Cow and it’s spoiling your mood, you could try wearing a bra and breast pads to keep you dry during sex.


Since the leaks are probably due to the letdown reflex, emptying your breasts before hitting the sheets should also help, says gynecologist Dr. Nancy Durand.


“You don’t want to have sex when your breasts are engorged anyway; it probably wouldn’t feel that good. Try breastfeeding or pumping before sex.”


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