The article discusses a letter from a woman struggling with her husband’s lack of interest in sex after witnessing their child's birth. He expresses discomfort viewing her sexually after the experience, likening it to not wanting to eat at a restaurant after seeing how the food is prepared. Experts like Dr. Keith Ablow confirm that many men face similar feelings, often struggling to reconcile their partners’ sexual identities with the realities of motherhood. This psychological challenge can resemble symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, complicating intimate relationships post-birth.
Many men experience waning attraction after witnessing childbirth, as it may complicate their perception of their partner as a sexual being. Dr. Keith Ablow notes this is not uncommon.
These feelings can be likened to a form of post-traumatic stress disorder, where witnessing childbirth creates a disconnect in a man's perception of his partner's sexuality.
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