The article recounts the journey of a mother in her 40s who faced years of infertility before having a child. The stress of trying to conceive negatively impacted her and her husband's sexual relationship, leading them to only have intimacy a few times during pregnancy and their child's early years. Couples therapy provided insight into their issues, helping them realize that the pressure of conception had turned sex into a chore. This realization rekindled their sexual connection by shifting focus onto communication and pleasure rather than just penetration.
We both realized that trying to conceive had ruined sex for us, honestly. It just felt stressful and all the fun was gone.
Our therapist was great... she could tell we had a strong, healthy marriage. I'll never forget her asking us why we were there.
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