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Waning sex drive after childbirth

An overwhelmed partner will have a difficult time communicating, connecting, and offering attention to their partner (Photo: iStock)

The frequency and satisfaction of sexual experiences a couple has are directly correlated to marital stability. Sexual life post-having children are normally challenged by increasing parenthood roles. The more the number of children, the more time and resources will be allocated to a child-centered lifestyle.

Women have been viewed as parents who practice selfless care towards their children and men are viewed as more lenient on time and have other interests outside the house. This gap in parenting roles may make one partner feel more overwhelmed than the other.

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