ORIGINAL RESEARCH—WOMEN’S SEXUAL HEALTH Exploring Women’s Postpartum Sexuality: Social, Psychological, Relational, and Birth-Related Contextual Factorsjsm_2804 2330..2341
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Introduction. Women’s postpartum sexuality can be influenced by factors related to physical, personal, and relationship transitions after the newborn arrives. Despite this, many experiential and social factors remain unexplored. Aims. This study aims to (i) investigate a range of variables thought to influence postpartum sexuality; (ii) expand the focus beyond latency to penis–vagina intercourse; and (iii) assess positive aspects of postpartum sexuality. Methods. Via retrospective reporting on the first 3 months postpartum, 304 women completed an online
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