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Written by Stacie Cockrell, Cathy O’Neill, and Julia Stone
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How About Getting Your Old Sex Drive Back?
You know you wanted it once upon a time. You know you had a good reason for buying that black suspender-corset thingy that’s gathering dust at the back of your closet. But since you became a mom, your enthusiasm for sex has dwindled to folding the laundry levels, right? And who can blame you? You’re tired (to put it mildly). You’re afraid of getting knocked up again too soon. Your may have some uh, issues with your post-baby body. Your days are already filled with vile bodily fluids. And you may be feeling more than a little resentful that romance from your husband has been reduced to a nightly Ten O’Clock Shoulder Tap.
But are you not, somewhere within the sleep-deprived haze of your new identity as mother, still a woman who wants and deserves a good sex life? Hell yes! So this Mother’s Day, give yourself a little present and reclaim your sexuality. Do it for yourself, not for your husband. Haul yourself far enough out of the Mommy vacuum to think about what it would really take to get you in the mood again.
Need some help? Here’s a few ideas to start you up:
Strike While the Iron (psst, that’s you, Honey) is Hot
When you take the initiative, you have sex on your terms, when you want it. You feel less like a rabbit in a cage waiting for your husband to make his move. Just getting into a take-charge mode can actually make you feel sexier, too.
Slack Off
Damn you, Martha Stewart! The pursuit of household perfection leaves most of us with no energy for anything fun. So cut class occasionally. No more Miss Goody Two Shoes who always puts the dishes away before bedtime.
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Written by DivaTribe Member Soap Star
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It’s not easy to go back to school, much less while working at the
same time! Here are some tips and thoughts on what to expect when you
go back to school as a working adult.
The Time Commitment
In addition to the time that will be spent in class, you will also
have to make time for homework and for any group work that is
assigned. Depending on the class, your homework time could range from
five to twenty hours per week. A good strategy is to block off at
least one hour a day, every day, to spend on homework.
Keep
your school deadlines in your normal calendar where you won’t forget to
check them each day. If you fall behind, don’t plan to ‘pull an
all-nighter’ – it is too exhausting with the other responsibilities you
have in your life now.
The Expenses
Expenses of going
back to school can add up quickly. In addition to your tuition, you
need to leave room in your budget for textbooks, software, and
occasional meals on the go. Don’t forget to budget for travel to and
from class. You may need a book bag and possibly even a computer or an
internet service provider.
Some ways to save money include
looking for your textbooks at college and public libraries, learn the
hours and locations for the college computer labs, and find out where
your community has free computer access and/or free wireless hotspots.
You may also want to carpool with a classmate to save on gas.
Don’t be shy about applying for scholarships or grants – these don’t
have to be repaid. If you decide a student loan is necessary, be sure
you know what you’re getting into. Research interest rates and know
the repayment rules before you sign anything.
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