Sex & Relationships

It's hard to find new friends as an adult, and especially as a new parent. I can make mom-talk with any caregiver, sure, but that doesn't make them a mom friend. Which is why breaking up with a mom friend is so heartbreaking; you finally found a…

Breastfeeding can cause a variety of changes, in both body and mind, during the postpartum period. Many lactating parents might notice they don't have a sex drive while breastfeeding, and a change in libido can be a cause for concern for parents who…

If you Google "husband defend his wife" in any variation, you'll find an assortment of results that suggest this is an actual thing people have to ask. Not so for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, however. Prince Harry's defending Meghan Markle ahead…

Right now, the divorce rate in the United States is hovering around 50 percent. That means that approximately half of the couples in the U.S. were probably pretty unhappy and did something about it (i.e. got a divorce). But if you’re a glass half…

“Motherhood really changes you,” says Serena Williams. “A lot of women, including myself, can go through ups and downs, and highs and lows, and depressions and happiness.” Early parenthood is a time when people step up to fulfill a new role as…

Vaginal bleeding while you’re pregnant is a sight no mom-to-be wants to see. It can make your mind automatically go towards the Worst Case Scenario possible (like a miscarriage or some other problem with your pregnancy). You might wonder what’s…

Each year from September to February, thousands of people drop everything for weeks on end to participate in fantasy football. Because American football is a sport that is notoriously watched by men, it makes sense that many husbands around the…

Your sex life undergoes many phases over the course of your life, but especially so when you’re pregnant. You might find that your libido soars — or sinks— depending on which trimester you’re in. And while you may or may not have sex on the brain,…

It was in the hospital room just after Crystal Henry delivered her first child that her life began to resemble a Margaret Atwood book. Her doctor winked at her husband and then stitched her, adding an extra stitch so she’d be nice and tight for him.…

The first year after my first baby was born was hard. It was sleepless nights, breastfeeding challenges, and trying to make sure I was fulfilling the needs of this tiny life I created. And although fulfilling needs was how we got here in the first…

Sex during pregnancy can be a touchy subject (no pun intended). Whether your first trimester was a breeze or an abomination of bloating and barfing, things can take a turn — for the better, thankfully— during your second trimester. This shift, in…

Ah, for the days when dealing with boys was simple: They all had cooties, so we kept our distance. Yet even when we grow up and start looking for a partner, we still maintain a certain level of choosiness. They have to look a certain way, or earn a…

Romper is conducting a year-long conversation with members of the Mom 2.0 community about how to "make it." Get inspired here. Sheryl Sandberg famously said that the most important career choice you will make is who to marry — a supportive partner…

When trying to conceive, it's common to implement some old wives' tales you've heard in order to get a positive result on the pee stick. There are many myths about increasing the odds of getting pregnant, from wearing socks when doing the deed to…

For many people, romantic chemistry is a really, really important part of any serious and potentially long-term relationship. It can also be important (sometimes perhaps even more so) when you're looking for something a bit less serious. Determining…

For many families, August is a time for all kinds of fun-filled activities. From beach vacations at the shore, pool parties, and of course, back-to-school shopping, the end of summer marks a time for families to connect and enjoy each other. But for…

We always knew my husband would get a vasectomy when our family was complete. After witnessing me birth our children, he was more than willing to do his part. And, for that, I was thankful. Am thankful. I spent years on birth control and it did not…

Family relationships can be tricky, and chances are, yours comes with its own unique sets of challenges. But things can get exceptionally complicated once your ex's significant other gets involved. While the easy thing to do would be to just…

When people find out how long my husband and I have been married, the first thing they usually ask is, "What's your secret?" I always tell people that there's no one thing that's going to make sure your marriage endures. Rather, it's a whole set of…