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The Mental Load of Motherhood

The Mental Load of Motherhood

The Mental Load: The Fantasy “Girls are raised to romanticise taking on the mental load.” Elizabeth Earnshaw   For the most part in our culture, girls are brought up to romanticise both the remembering and executing of the tasks that keep a family going. Look at...

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Sex and Intimacy: What Comes First?

Sex and Intimacy: What Comes First?

Here’s a typical situation that happens in many couples after they have children. (I’ve used the pronouns for the most common pattern in straight couples, but this happens in other ways too.) Sex After Kids: Her Experience The kids take up most of her energy.She gets...

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Sex After Parenthood

Sex After Parenthood

Sex After Parenthood - It’s Good For You And Your Relationship   Let's talk about sex after parenthood. Firstly let's remember that good sex is good for you. It's good for each of you as individuals, and it's good for your relationship. If you and your partner...

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International Men’s Day

International Men’s Day

According to the organisers, International Men’s Day is a day to celebrate the value men bring to the world, their families, and communities. So if you have a man in your life, please let him know how much he means to you today.

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