What would make you want more sex after having a baby?

[The[cookie]Doctor]

I think for me it's more difficult where he doesn't understand that there is no libido!
I can be 'coaxed' into being interested in sex if I am well-slept, the house is clean, not exhausted, kids not on my nerves, had alone time etc... all of those factors are sure to weigh in on whether or not I 'go through with it', if that makes sense.
I am blessed with a husband who is understanding and respectful of my desires (or lack thereof) and does not push the issue, allowing me the time and space to want it (and this is a lot to do with sexual assualt and trauma in the past).

However, when all of the factors above are good and well, and I still don't want it - well that I can't explain and that he can't understand... breastfeeding, depression, implanon ... who knows. Look forward to the article though

[Catherine]

i think that the normalness of low libido needs to be better accepted...hormonal issues (which can lead to PND)...things like getting more exercise, help to make sure everyone is eating and sleeping well, and overall health being considered helps increase libido...then the issue becomes about creating opportunity for closeness. So I can't pick one thing from the poll.

I think communication is key. Having a partner willing and able to talk about, understand and accept mismatched libidos. Working out a solution together so that both partners feel loved, supported and fufilled. It is not about sex - that might be a bandaid for a day, a week...a month...but without communication it will be cyclic frustration.

I could just need more sleep though.

[BellyBelly]

Got that covered in the article already It's close to being published, just wanted to add comments and percents to back it up

I think so many problems could be solved with more sleep