The article discusses how societal messages can create a conflict between motherhood and sexuality, leading many women to feel less sexual after becoming a mother. Research indicates that parenting stress detrimentally impacts women's sexual satisfaction, unlike men. Women often take on a selfless parenting role, which compounds their stress and fatigue, further hindering their sexual health. Honor Jones, a mother of three and a senior editor at The Atlantic, reflects on these themes in her novel, exploring the complexities of modern motherhood and addressing the need for women to reclaim their sexual identity post-birth.
The societal pressures surrounding motherhood often lead to a conflict for women, causing them to feel less sexual and thereby impacting their overall sexual health.
Parenting stress is particularly detrimental to women's sexual satisfaction. Unlike men, women carry the burden of selfless parenting, which can exacerbate feelings of fatigue and lower sexual well-being.
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