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5 Ways to Avoid Kid-Interrupted Sex

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:32:10 PST

Every parent fears that Modern Family moment where the kids walk in on them having sex. According to sex therapist and GoodinBed.com contributor Dr. Ian Kerner, once you have children, couples should still have a healthy sex life. "You need to kind of develop a sex schedule that works within your baby’s schedule. That means being a lot more creative and maybe doing it in the morning, or having a quickie in the afternoon. Where there’s a will there’s certainly a way, but you have to be creative!" With Valentine's Day fast approaching, iDr. Kerner's tips for keeping busy without the tots ruining the mood might come in handy!

Sexy Maternity Lingerie Is Not an Oxymoron

LilSugar — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:39:33 PDT

As Jessica Alba bravely illustrated last week, being pregnant doesn't mean you're off limits in the bedroom. In fact, many mamas-to-be are raring to go (thank you hormones!), so expecting parents should take advantage of their child-free nights (and mornings and afternoons), because once there's a tiny tot on the scene, parents' sexy time is the first thing to go. Pregnant women tend to feel enormous, but if you ask most partners, they'll tell you that there's nothing sexier than a beautiful, glowing mama-to-be, so there's no reason to limit bedroom attire to massive cotton T-shirts. It is possible to find baby-bump friendly lingerie that's comfortable, sexy, and will make a smooth transition from maternity wear to nursing wear.

5 Tips For Great Postpartum Sex

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:00:00 PST

It's time to get back in bed! Though 54 percent of LilSugar mothers said they had sex on or before they were six weeks postpartum, the prospect of getting back in the sack has many new moms running for cover. Sex therapist and GoodinBed.com contributor Dr. Ian Kerner says, "It’s important to jump right back in the saddle, but to be prepared before you hop on." Here are Dr. Kerner's tips for your first post-baby romp!

5 Ways to Jump-Start Your Sex Life After a Baby

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:00:00 PST

"Feeding, changing diapers, shopping, and cleaning don’t necessarily lead to sexual attraction," says sex therapist and GoodinBed.com contributor Dr. Ian Kerner. Sex may require more work once there's a baby in the house, but it doesn't have to be less fun. Once couples decide to make their sexual relationship a priority, it's time to work on the details. I spoke with Dr. Kerner about advice he gives new parents. "Sex is sort of like food," he says. "There are lots of different food groups, and there are lots of different types of sex, and you have to be engaging in all of them. There is sex that enhances intimacy, a sort of lovemaking. There’s sex that’s sort of sex for the sake of sex. There’s sex that really appeals to fantasy and imagination. Then there’s sex that appeals to all of the different senses. I give parents exercises that pull from each of those groups." Keep reading to see what the doctor recommends.

5 Ways Dad Can Switch Into Husband Mode For Valentine's Day

Heather Maddan — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:00:13 PST

It's tough for parents to switch into couple mode, but since Cupid will be hovering in a few days - it's time! We've covered the ways a mom can channel her inner wife so I asked Michael Johnson of Playgrounddad to give share advice on how fathers can put on their husband hats. Check out what the dad of four said.
Need help making Valentine's Day plans? @lilsugar and @playgrounddad are hosting a Twitter party this Thursday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. PST, and you're invited! The hashtag is #datenight.

5 Reasons Parents Should Make Sex a Priority

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:30:00 PST

Life becomes a juggling act once lil ones enter the picture. But the act that brought you baby needs to remain a constant in order to maintain your relationship. As we approach Valentine's Day, there's no better time to evaluate the current state of your union. According to sex therapist and GoodinBed.com contributor Dr. Ian Kerner, "Routine, predictability, and patterns of behavior are really important to relationships, especially after you have a baby when everything becomes scheduled. But that kind of routine really works against the spontaneity and unpredictability of sexual attraction." Here are his five reasons to have sex.

5 Reasons New Parents Aren’t Having Sex

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:20:59 PST

Anyone who has ever watched a sitcom knows that new parents are the butt of most sex jokes. While sex (and often times fertility treatments) get couples into the family way, they aren't always quick to hop back in the sack once the lil ones arrive. "Studies have shown that 90 percent of new parents have experienced a decline in relationship satisfaction," said Dr. Ian Kerner, a sex therapist and contributor to GoodinBed.com, as well as the co-author of Love in the Time of Colic ($13). "That’s a big percentage of parents that are happy to be parents, but not happy in their relationships." I spoke with Dr. Kerner about the obstacles new parents face in finding time for one another. Here's what he had to say.

Cake Lingerie Heats Things Up With Tech Advanced Maternity Bras

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:45:52 PST

We all may not have Victoria's Secret model bodies before (or after) our babies, but pregnancy does give us some awesome lingerie model assets. A growing bustline is often the first one, but it deserves more than just a bump up in cup size.

Cake Lingerie is introducing MyBust Technology based on the premise that mamas wearing B-D cups need different support, but the same sexiness as those with E-G cup sizes. The Birthday Cake collection ($55 to $70), which includes the purple and black Turkish Delight and the violet silk Velvet Delight, are constructed in a plunge style for the smaller sizes and balcony style for larger ones to provide the proper shape and support women need. All cake bras feature drop-down panels for breastfeeding to use once lil ones arrive – though with the lingerie's Agent Provocateur-style, nursing may be the last thing from a mama's mind when she wears these sexy pieces.

SexCies "CorCelette" C-Section Lingerie: Ga Ga or Gag?

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:05:00 PST

The postpartum body is full of surprises – an extra lump here, a little scar there, and a different shape all over. Mamas who've had c-sections, often have the added bonus of a little "ridge" that appears above their scar, and no amount of diet or crunches will melt it away. For those looking to rev things up in the bedroom, who can't see beyond their baby battle wounds, SexCies will be introducing the CorCelette (price not yet determined) next week. The lingerie shapeware is specifically designed to flatten that extra fold of skin. Created by a mom-of-three that was avoiding intimacy due to postpartum body issues, the garment places faux fur against the scar area to reduce irritation and keep women feeling good in bed. Would the SexCies CorCelette work for you?

5 Effortless Ways to Bring Sexy Back to Your Relationship (Without Buying Lingerie)

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST

Make your marriage a priority in 2011! Date nights are fun, but it takes more than just a once-a-week meal together to keep the flames burning at home. Before squeezing yourself into some uncomfortable piece of lace, check out these tips for stoking the fire at home!