Struggling with Postpartum Sex and PTSD Triggers

Prayers! A guy should never manipulate/ coerce you into having sex. He should respect your boundaries and be there for you. It’s your decision to stay with him or to be single or be with someone else. Focus on your happiness and health and your baby. Take care of yourself and your baby and eventually your relationship with him will get better continue to communicate your boundaries to him and that you still care about him even with things getting sexual.

You just had a baby so it’s normal to not really have a sex drive. Partners need to understand that having a child takes a told on a woman more than just physically. Your body is also still regulating to the baby schedule. Maybe have a conversation or make planned time? After my son I had sex like once a month. Eventually you will get back to how you used to feel but for now it’s baby focus

Oh no, Im very sorry this is how I felt when I had my girl. I felt horrible and he always made me feel like it was my fault. The fact is your body and your needs changed. You need to explain to him how tired you are and that perhaps helping relieve your stress can improve your interest in other things beyond motherhood. Often we are so tired and focused on our new child, we may forget our own needs like self-care or taking breaks when we need them. Im more worried about your burnout then his wants, mainly because you are right, you do feel touched out and no one can blame you. You give all your attention and love to this one small being that you often have none left. This will eventually pass and when you begin to have intimate feelings again it’ll be different. If you ever need to talk, feel free to message me 💕