In honor of election day (don’t forget to vote!!) I want to take an informal poll. What is most important to you as a mom about your sexuality? What issues do you wish you heard more about? Are there any parts of the sexuality of mothers that you think are ignored and you would like to […]
The Friday Five: Sixth Edition
The Friday Five: Sixth Edition This week’s contributor, T, a mom of two elementary-aged kids answers five questions about her sex life. What does being a sexual mama mean to you? It means being a multi-dimensional being. I don’t just wipe bottoms and noses. I’m more than a mom and chauffeur. I think, I feel, […]
The Sexual Mama Conundrums
Conundrum: An intricate and difficult problem. -Merriam-Webster Dictionary After we have kids, women’s conversations about sex often revolve around our lack of desire. The challenges of caring for children and long-term relationships can definitely put a huge damper on our sex-drives. But it sometimes feels like it is the only socially acceptable way for mothers […]
Sexually Transmitted Diseases or Infections? STDs or STIs? What’s the difference?
April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month. My posts this week are all about STDs and STIs, so allow me to geek-out for a moment about medical terminology. Have you ever heard the term sexually transmitted infections (STIs, the term most currently used) interchanged with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and wondered, are they the same […]