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Celine Bell
- Dec 19, 2017
- 3 min
When parenting makes the bed turn cold
I remember my husband saying to me, a few heady weeks into our relationship, that he couldn’t imagine getting into bed with me and not touching me, or sitting next to me and not resting a hand on me. We were connected by touch the whole time we were together, either holding hands as we walked home, or a hand rested on a knee, or in the small of a back. Our relationship was, as many relationships are so early on, incredibly physical. Fast-forward a few years, and whilst we sti
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Georgina Fuller
- Oct 5, 2017
- 3 min
The perils and perks of crushes (and keeping it real)
(image of Burt Reynolds from https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/378302437427498137/?lp=true) When I was coming of age, during my glorious technicolour years , which I remember with more clarity than I can remember anything much that’s happened in the last few months, possibly years, I wasn’t much like my peers. I didn’t fancy Bros or New Kids On The Block or anyone from Take That. (I did, however, go to a Jason Donovan concert and feel burning envy when my friend, Hannah, caugh
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Mother Pukka
- Sep 26, 2017
- 2 min
'Bonking with Intent' or Trying for a Baby Sex
Mates had started kicking things off in the baby arena before us and the first few baby showers had begun easing into a diary that was formerly the reserve of nights getting mashed up in places called The Purple Turtle. There wasn't even a discussion, just an accidental moment that turned into a series of them. Everything else in my life had seemed controllable- GCSES, A-levels, work, even marriage- and then suddenly you're playing Russian roulette with your ovaries centre st
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by The Scummy Mummies
- Sep 19, 2017
- 1 min
5 Easy Sex Positions for Parents
Forget the Wheelbarrow, the Reverse Cowgirl and the Upside-down Lotus Blossom. No one with kids has energy for that. Here are some more feasible sex positions to try. The Multitasker Classic doggy style, but on the kitchen floor. Then you can save time by having sex whilst picking up old Cheerios. Silent Night Ramp up the erotic tension by constantly telling your partner to be quiet in case he wakes the baby. Eyes Wide Shut Have sex blindfolded. It's not an S&M thing; it's so
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The Hotbed Collective
- Aug 8, 2017
- 3 min
My Hotbed Life with Clemmie Telford
Clemmie Telford (@clemmie_telford) is a freelance Creative Strategist at Facebook & Instagram. She’s also a top blogger and writer of lists at Mother of All Lists.com. She’s Mum to 2 boys; Bertie (4), Woody (2.5). Today she tells us all about ‘finding time’ for your other half, how tough it can be to prioritise snogging when you're pooped and how a cup of tea is often preferable to a bunk up. So hi Clemmie, thanks for taking part in ‘My Hotbed Life’. Let’s kick things off by
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Cherry, Anniki and Lisa
- Jul 7, 2017
- 3 min
My Hotbed Life with Helen Thorn
Helen Thorn is one half of the fabulous 'Scummy Mummies'. The duo are possibly the funniest, most honest female comedy we've ever witnessed and if you’ve never been to one of their comedy nights then get thee there IMMEDIATELY. We won't spoil the fun but it just feels REALLY good to laugh at the challenges of being a modern parent and not take things so seriously. Quite a bit of wee may come out but that's okay. They also have a podcast which features some great interviewees
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The Hotbed Collective
- Jul 7, 2017
- 2 min
The Sex After Kids Hotbed Survey: Results
‘I used to love it all but just cannae be bothered now! My younger child-free self would be furious!’ We surveyed you about your sex lives after having kids. It was all completely anonymous, and revealed that 77% of parents are unhappy with their sex lives, with lack of energy, sleep and sex drive being cited as the top three contributing factors. 93% of parents surveyed said they’d like to improve their sex lives, but 36% blamed embarrassment on why they weren’t as adventuro
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