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simplyparticular's review against another edition
4.0
A up and down again tale of libidos and parenthood. Sometimes I felt like I was reading Wendy's life, but other times she was very self-aware.
lovmelovmycats's review against another edition
2.0
It was ok. I read it when I had a newborn. It's probably most applicable at that time. Not very sexy, but whatever.
kellyholmes's review against another edition
4.0
I was so glad to find a book on this important topic. Very few people actually admit to dealing with this after having a baby, so it's easy to feel like you're messed up in some way. So if for no other reason, I enjoyed this book because it showed me I'm *not* messed up, and I'm not alone. Fluctuations in your libido after having a baby are perfectly natural. Maybe if more people talked about this (women *and* men), we wouldn't be so taken off guard when it happens. We could prepare ourselves mentally and realize it's not the end of the world when it happens.
But this book also happens to be a very entertaining read! The author is pretty funny, and she has a great way of describing what she's going through. There's also a section from her husband at the end for guys to read.
My only criticism is that the book was a little light on practical advice. The author talks a lot about the oodles of research she did for this book, but where is a summary of the good advice she found? Or at least a list of books that she would recommend?
But with that said, I still loved this book!
But this book also happens to be a very entertaining read! The author is pretty funny, and she has a great way of describing what she's going through. There's also a section from her husband at the end for guys to read.
My only criticism is that the book was a little light on practical advice. The author talks a lot about the oodles of research she did for this book, but where is a summary of the good advice she found? Or at least a list of books that she would recommend?
But with that said, I still loved this book!
chessakat's review
5.0
I've had this on the bookshelf for a few months and it's been staring at me, making me feel guilty for not even having the inclination to read let alone think about the topic it broaches: sex after baby. Let me just say this to all moms of small children out there: read this book. It will not make you feel guilty or sucky or frumpy. It will provide you with a humorous (and also hip-ly heartfelt) look at this touchiest of subjects, this melding of the maternal side and the sexual side of yourself. I totally related to the author's experience, not in every way of course, but enough to feel a connection and provide me with some much needed insight. Raykeil is honest, brutal, flawed, giving and real. I don't know why I waited so long to read it (well, I do), but it has given me a new outlook on the whole deal and a willingness to be more open, more present. Just read it, you'll be glad you did. ;)
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