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There's an article in Psychology Today about the after-effects of different kinds of birth on the ol' vagina. And guys, it is bleak. (Think the Psych Today editors were inspired by that Elle article last month on sex after giving birth?) Three months after a C-section, 55% of women reported sexual dissatisfaction. That's nothing compared to women who gave birth vaginally, 70% of whom reported sexual dissatisfaction! Episiotomies can cause painful intercourse even 12-18 months after a woman gives birth, and assisted delivery (use of forceps or a vacuum) can cause painful intercourse, perineal pain, and delays in the resumption of sex. And don't even get me started on the after effects of watching childbirth on the male sexual psyche. According to Psychology Today, "For some men, a very intimate body part can become completely desexualized. Or they see someone they cherish dramatically sliced open. In either case, they can then associate their partners with a disturbing and gruesome scene." More »
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Boys with breasts? Pshaw! That's so four hours ago. The latest news on men-who-look-like women involves guys who exhibit "sympathy" for their pregnant partners by developing "swollen stomachs that look like a 'baby bump'". For a study conducted by researchers at a hospital in south London, 282 expectant fathers were watched throughout their partners' pregnancies and guess what? In addition to getting fat — and suffering from mood swings, morning sickness fainting and toothache! — the guys got cramps! More »
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