Beyond date night and sexy lingerie:expert offers ‘post baby hanky panky’ advice
HALIFAX — This Valentine’s Day, most new parents are likely fantasizing about a full night’s sleep — not bringing sexy back into the bedroom.
A crying newborn, postpartum pain, endless breastfeeding and sheer exhaustion can make the idea of sex after childbirth seem outlandish to couples.
Now, hoping to address new parents’ common sexual concerns, a Halifax researcher has launched a new awareness campaign called Post Baby Hanky Panky.
“We have a tendency to focus on things that fuel desire. Even around Valentine’s Day, it’s about a date night or some sexy lingerie,” says Natalie Rosen, associate professor of psychology at Dalhousie University.