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Fathers.. Do you still think your wife is sexy after she had a baby?

I had a baby a little over a year ago and I am having a very hard time losing the weight. I was VERY skinny before I got pregnant and gained too much weight during the pregnancy. Now I have a belly and stretch marks and feel completely unsexy. I don't really feel like having sex all that much because all I am thinking about is if he thinks I look gross. He tells me all the time how he thinks I am beautiful but I have a hard time believing it. Men & fathers... do you still think your wives are sexy even if she has a little extra weight or stretch marks? I think if I knew how other men felt, it might help me get over my insecurities during "the deed". BTW... I am SLOWLY losing the weight and plan on being skinny again but I think no matter what I am still going to have some tummy issues (loose skin, stretch marks, etc.).

Update:

From some of the answers I got already I should add that I DO have sex with my guy pretty much every day and I do enjoy it, just not as much as I used to because of all the stupid things running through my head. My sex drive hasn't really changed, just my enthusiasm I guess. :-)

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Honey, we all go through it. Buy yourself some stretch mark cream, and use it EVERY DAY. It will help. Also, when you're home alone (or just hanging out with the baby), put on a pair of heels and do a booty dance in front of the mirror. Five minutes EVERY DAY. It will help you tone your legs, lose a few pounds, and most of all, you will FEEL sexy.

    If your husband SAYS he is still attracted to you, then he IS! You have a man who thinks that you are BEAUTIFUL! Just the way you are!

    So do something every day that makes YOU feel beautiful, and I promise, you will start to feel like a goddess, all the time.

    Source(s): I went through this, too. 5 minutes, daily, of shake-that-booty-in-the-mirror honestly CHANGED MY LIFE!!
  • 1 decade ago

    im also not a man but my husband would say much of the same as the nice Lady's husband.i also was small(108 lbs. 5'1") when i got pregnant and gained WAY more than the recommended amount. he loves the fact that after two children i am accepting of the changes that occurred with my body. i lost almost all of the weight but just don't look the same.i am left with quite a bit of stretch marks and a belly that isnt nearly as flat as previously. if u r confident in yourself he will find u much more sexy than if u always have something to say about ur belly being too big or u wish u could lose 10 lbs. due to the confidence i portray in my relationship, my husband always wants to be near me, touches me almost every time i walk past him and compliments me all of the time. he finds me very sexy and it does wonders for our marriage. if u at least portray confidence u will, for 1, start to believe it urself, and he will totally notice a difference in u.

  • Cham
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    In the words of Kat Williams, "if your man has a problem with your stretch marks, I suggest you stop messing with B*******."

    You had a child so it's understandable that you gain weight and such.

    I love my wife, and 3 years after the baby she still is in need of losing some weight, but my love for her is nothing less. My concern for her health is greater because she does need to love weight and get in better shape, but the love doesn't change.

    Now if she just didn't give a damn and wasn't trying, that's a different story.

    Keep your head up and do what you can to lose the weight, and if throughout the process your husband loses his love for you, he never really love YOU to begin with, he loved your physique.

    Edit:

    Allison, the first chic that responded should definitely get best answer!! She is VERY on point!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I know I'm not a man but I can tell you what my husband's answer would be.

    We all know what childbirth does. If we weren't prepared to accept that and love you for who you are, we would never have children with you. Sexiness is more about attitude than how tight your abs are.

    Seriously. The most unsexy thing about you right now is not stretch marks - it's your attitude. Being uncomfy and not wanting sex is going to drive a wedge between you and your husband. Don't let this happen! Note Tony's answer below - seriously - DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN!

    Jump him tonight.

    My husband is an expert (trust me) on what makes women sexy... and he knows that a 50-lb overweight woman who's comfortable with herself and struts her stuff is FAR sexier than a bikini model who's worried about every little mole or imperfection.

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  • 1 decade ago

    I am a married man. I could care less about any weight issues or stretch marks. Like the person before me said, it is all about attitude.

    Most guys are just happy to have sex. I know I am not thinking about the looks of my wife, just trying to make her feel good.

    It seems to just be in YOUR head. It may take time to get over, but try and work on it. He seems like he doesn't care about what you are obsessing over.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    My wife has had eight babies and we are the parents to the seven remaining children. I think she is more beautiful today than when I first met her. She is amazing and I would stack her up against any other 30 something woman out there. So stop doubting your husband, he does not see the stretch marks or loose skin, he sees the most gorgeous wife and mother in his life.

  • 1 decade ago

    I agree with the others who have said-don't let your confidence/positive attidude go down b/c that's what MAKES you sexy, girl. Not every man who has sex has a women with a perfect 10 body(and you know men like sex) but you know what---the woman has confidence and that's what makes them sexy to their man!!

    You know what---I've heard some men like a little belly! lol

    Start having confidence and show your husband how sexy you really are!!

  • Tony S
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Yes I did think my wife was sexy after giving birth, but just like you she did not believe me. The sad part is that our sex life went to zero and our relationship was destroyed. If you love your man, do not let this happen to you. Take your child for walks and get your figure back and confidence back - believe and trust your man. Good Luck

  • 1 decade ago

    sexiness isn't always the cover being confident is also sexy my husband has always told me when i bash on myself about my looks he says it very unattractive and hun ive had 4 kids so i know all about stress marks you just keep focused on losing the weight and toning your muscles i got bog with all my children and im a size 3 just eat right and exercises.

  • ronnny
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Yes just work your way back down so that you are happy though. You worry a lot more about yourself than he does. quit worring but still try to work back down to what you like.

    rd

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