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Can motherhood and sexuality coexist?
Damn straight they can, but unfortunately society still can’t seem to get its head around the fact a mother can possess a healthy sexuality. Those who embrace their sexuality are often judged because in society’s eye a mother should be perfect, clean and devoid of any association to sex or being sexy. When a mother appears to be too sexual she’s often perceived to be trashy and sinful in the collective eyes of society.
Isn’t this sad.
What’s the big deal! Can’t we accept and celebrate the multifaceted identities of motherhood; the fact mothers are also sexual beings, lovers, and independent women. Why is it that even in 2019 we haven’t gotten used to the idea that women post-motherhood still possess sexuality.
Don’t you think it’s crazy that while there are countless media articles encouraging women to reclaim their sexuality postpartum, the reality is that when a mother is seen to openly embrace that sexuality she is more often than not perceived to have loose morals. Worse still her ability to parent appropriately will no doubt come into question.
You guys! I’ve had enough and I know so many of you have as well. So let’s fight to stop this; to collectively agree that instead of trying to regulate women’s bodies and use them as a base to form perceptions, we celebrate them, and let each other embrace them as we see fit.
Let’s just come to terms with the fact that some women are mums, and those same women are sexual beings. That some mums like being sexy while others don’t, but in no way should a women’s desire to embrace her sexuality be thought to have anything to do with how good a mother she is.
I’m a phenomenal mother, but I’m also a woman empowered by her sexuality. I have no problems talking about sex and the fact I enjoy it. I’m not ashamed to speak openly about sex and this side of motherhood; after all sex was what made me a mother in the first place.
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Sometimes I ask myself, “if working out didn’t make you look good, would you do it?” So if you knew it was good for you, but it didn’t change your appearance, would you still exercise? Think about that. Initially, my answer was probably not! What that tells me is that I’ve been exercising purely out of vanity. Since I was little and told I was “just a big girl” and had “big bones,” I have been obsessed with my appearance. This obsession has led to an eating disorder in high school, to gaining weight in college and hating myself, to losing 20lbs after losing my best friend, and then discovering weightlifting - which began as a healthy hobby and then also became obsessive. I constantly struggle with balance and allowing myself to enjoy food without feeling guilty. But I’m learning to love the body I’m in at every stage. Especially having gone through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and losing 60lbs from 11/11/17 to now. It took patience and sitting inside of a body that I wasn’t thrilled to look at for me to understand that self love and care has to start on the inside. Or no matter how you look, you won’t be happy. No matter how many people praise your appearance, you won’t believe them. So now my mindset is shifting and I’m focusing on how exercising/eating well means more energy to play with Luca, a healthier next pregnancy, a clear mind, discipline and hopefully, a longer life. Looking good naked is just the cherry on top I’m curious, how would you answer that question? Would you workout if it didn’t make you look good?
Wearing the damn swimsuit Living my best life in Vegas - One of the coolest things here is seeing ALL kinds of bodies rocking swimsuits, crazy fashions and not giving a damn about the shape of their body. Great reminder as we head into swimsuit season (hopefully ). All bodies are good bodies.
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