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What your childhood might say about your adult relationships (& parenting style)

Unsurprisingly, the relationships that characterised our childhoods create an imprint for our adult relationships. But how does this happen? And more specifically, how do parents’ relationships affect their children? And does your parents’ marriage affect yours? Read on for the 101 from licensed marriage and family therapists.

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Trying for a baby? These are the best sex positions for conception

The best position to get pregnant - is it a thing? There's nothing like ovulation predictor kits, fertility trackers and the stress of TTC to stop sex from being sexy. Plus, all of the Googling. Is there really a best sex positions TTC guide in all that scrolling which has the answers? Whether you've been [...]
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How to Make Sex Fun When Trying to Conceive

Between the ovulation tracking and the pregnancy tests, it can easily feel like sex becomes a chore when TTC. Many in our FHH community wonder how to make sex more fun when trying to conceive and we know how difficult it can be to enjoy sex when you’re focusing on getting pregnant. Working with your [...]
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Rekindling intimacy after having a baby – 3 things to do

Raising children is one of the hardest, most rewarding jobs on the planet and involves as many challenges as magical moments.  Yet even adjusting to life with children can be a challenge in itself.  If you’re wanting to get your sex life back after having a baby, you’re not alone.  Many people say having children [...]
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How to Increase Your Fertility and Intimacy While Trying to Conceive

When trying to conceive, sex can seem a lot more daunting. In some circumstances couples can struggle to regain that intimacy they once had before, due to incorporating such a rigid or calculated baby making regime. The Ribbon Box has reached out to Dr Denise Wiesner, a traditional Chinese Medicine Specialist, who combines intimacy techniques [...]
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Talking Body Image & Loving Yourself with ‘The Birds Papaya’

  We’re delighted to be chatting all things motherhood, body image, relationships and loving yourself with Sarah Nicole, AKA blogger ‘The Birds Papaya’ as she’s famously known. Over to The Birds Papaya www.thebirdspapaya.com | @thebirdspapaya Where does ‘The Birds Papaya’ come from? I began my blog 12 years ago, with a baby and a toddler […]