Sex Passion Memudar Setelah Melahirkan, Apa Yang Sebenarnya Terjadi?

Illustration of sex arousal fades. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Not a few women admit to experiencing a decrease in sexual arousal after giving birth. This condition often causes confusion, it can even trigger tensions in a husband and wife relationship.

However, according to well-known Indonesian sexologist, dr. Boyke Dian Nugraha, this is actually a very natural thing and can be explained medically.

dr. Boyke explained that after a woman gives birth, her body will experience an increase in the hormone prolacticine, especially if she is breastfeeding.

After a woman gives birth, her body will experience a spike in the hormone prolacticine, especially if she is breastfeeding. This prolactin is indeed important for the production of breast milk, but unfortunately this hormone also suppresses estrogen levels in the body," said dr. Boyke, quoted from the Pasutri Clinic TikTok account.

He explained that estrogen is a hormone that plays an important role in increasing sexual arousal. So when prolactin levels increase while estrogen decreases, it is natural for a mother to feel less excited about having sex.

According to dr. Boyke, hormonal factors are not the only cause. Physical and mental fatigue also plays a major role.

"Imagine, new mothers have to breastfeed every few hours, wake up at midnight, carry a baby, maybe even not getting enough sleep. Physically and mentally, they are completely drained. So it's only natural that the energy for sex drops drastically," he added.

dr. Boyke emphasized the importance of communication and mutual understanding between partners.

"Don't think directly that your partner doesn't love or change. A woman's body needs time to recover, both physically and emotionally," he said.

He also suggested that husbands give their wives time and space to rest, and help them to feel comfortable with their bodies again.

If this condition lasts a long time and begins to affect relationships, consultation with a doctor or sexologist can be the right step.

"The most important thing is, don't blame yourself. It's not anyone's fault, but the body's natural response." concluded dr. Boyke.