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Marriage & Partnerships

Having kids can bring big changes to marriages and partnerships. Motherly’s got you covered with support and advice from real mamas.

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Women aren’t having as many orgasms as men, research finds

It's time to close the orgasm gap—we need orgasm equality and we need it now!

Breastfeeding might kill your sex drive—but here’s how to get it back

From understanding the hormonal changes to finding ways to prioritize intimacy, a doula shares insight on how to balance breastfeeding and sex.

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4 things 10 years of marriage has taught me about intimacy

Making dedicated efforts, however small they may seem, can result in long term satisfaction, contentment, pleasure and happiness with your spouse.

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‘Fair Play’ is helping modern couples rebalance roles in a way moms desperately need

Eve Rodsky’s book has spawned a documentary and entire philosophy at a time when mothers need these solutions the most.

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What is paternal depression? We need to talk about men’s mental health, too

Depression in men often goes undiagnosed—but men are 3 to 4 times more likely to die by suicide than women. Here's how to spot the signs.

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I stopped praising my husband for doing what he’s supposed to be doing—and you should too

Because dads aren’t extra help. They aren’t live-in babysitters. They’re parents—just like us moms.

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Dear husband: I’m sorry I micromanage the way you parent

Because you are a faithful and capable father, and I should trust the ways you contribute to raising our child.

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To my husband: I might not say it enough, but thank you

We didn’t know what life would have in store for us when we said “I do” all those years ago.

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Women fake orgasms to boost men’s masculinity, study shows

Women who make more money than their male partners are twice as likely to fake orgasms.

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I wish I hadn’t spent so much time as a single mom hoping the days away

I wish I had learned to live in the moment a little more and appreciate the solitude for what it was.

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To the husbands who step up as equal parents, thank you

Given this backdrop of such unequal parenting for so many women, it’s easy to overlook the men in our midst who are actually doing the work and stepping up as equal partners. And I am lucky enough to be married to one of them. 

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How to reclaim your bedroom so you can reclaim your intimacy

This one space in our entire house that was supposed to be ours was the exact opposite—and we had to figure out how to get it back. 

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Confession: I envied my husband after the birth of our child

Because while life as I knew it had been flipped upside down, his world didn’t really seem to change.

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Yes, I’m a mother—but my marriage is still a priority

Prioritizing your spouse doesn’t mean that you’re neglecting your kids—it means you're nurturing their foundation.

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