No sex please, we're parents! Love life stops FOREVER for one in four couples after birth of child

New parents revealed that sex became 'elephant in the room'

One in five men say they have difficulties initiating sex with partner

Pain and soreness during sex is a preoccupation for 38% of women

Over a third worried that sex may not be as enjoyable as before

After giving birth, thoughts turn to baby names, breastfeeding bras and a future of sleepless nights.

Sex, it appears, is the last thing on a couple's mind after having a baby, with one in four new parents giving up sex forever after the arrival of their firstborn.

In a recent survey, new parents revealed that sex became the 'elephant in the room'.



Death of the sex life: According to a new survey, sex stops completely for one in four couples after the birth of their first child

One in five men say they have difficulties even raising the idea of sex with their partner after the birth of a child.

Women are even more nervous about the subject than men, with 44 per cent raising concerns.

Pain and soreness during sex was a preoccupation for 38 per cent of women and over a third were worried that sex may not be as enjoyable as before .

Awkward: One in five men express difficulties initiating sex with their partner

Key worries for women also included getting enough sleep, caring for their baby and regaining body confidence before their sex life resumes, found the survey by Kegel8.

'Having sex for the first time after having a baby can be a difficult conversation for many couples,' said Jane Wake, expert in pre and post-natal fitness.



'Dads don’t want to put pressure on their partners, and new mums may not feel ready yet. So it’s good to communicate with each other and be open about your needs, worries and anxieties!'

Should we? Shouldn't we? Pain and soreness during sex was a preoccupation for 38 per cent of women and over a third were worried that sex may not be as enjoyable as before









