Being a new mom seems to be inconsistent with being sexy. New moms are usually pictured as unfashionably heavy, unmade-up, sluggish, and boring. Understandably, fixing yourself everyday may feel like an exercise in futility as you imagine yourself getting soiled later on by your baby's usual mess and spills. The assortment of smells and colors from milk, baby food, and diaper contents remind you constantly of your new role as a mom. However, you secretly wish you could be a hot new mom for your partner and for yourself.
Indeed, you can be sexy all over again without having to abandon your role as a mom. Here are five easy and effective ways of bringing back your sexy self, and probably that loving feeling with your partner.
Practice a daily cleansing routine.
Mornings are the best time to shower and moisturize your skin. Focus on your facial skin as it is the first thing that you see in the morning. Most facial washes now come with ingredients that help your skin shed its outermost layer to reveal new and younger skin underneath. Moisturizing it keeps it feeling soft, smooth and young-looking. With clean and clear skin, you can still be beautiful without makeup.
Treat yourself to a hot new nightie.
Wearing something sexy to bed instantly connects you to your sexuality. Don't let motherhood strip you off your femininity. Creating a visual image of femininity can jumpstart your attitude as well as your sex life. Aside from a new baby, a sexy new nightie should be a welcome addition to your home, too.
Exercise regularly.
Long nights with the baby and lack of sleep leave you feeling exhausted and hardly sexy. Working up a sweat may be the last thing on your mind as you would rather relax and catch up on much needed sleep. While getting some rest is important, finding some time to move your body during the day not only provides it with energy but also contributes to getting it back in shape.
This is why fitness programs are so popular these days. The right routine always promises energy boosting and weight loss benefits. You, too, can reap the benefits by going to the gym or following a good exercise video regularly. You'll not only feel sexy but you'll look sexy as well.
Just how often you should exercise is up to you. While getting some exercise daily is best, a thrice-weekly routine is enough to produce some results without disrupting your usual activities.
Reap the benefits of aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy is used here in the loose sense. The idea is to surround yourself with good scents that lift your mood and promote a sense of wellbeing and relaxation. Vanilla scents are said to evoke a feeling of comfort and warmth. Jasmine scents are calming and soothing. Fruity aromas are energizing.
If you look into your bathroom, you'll find products that can boost your mood. Wash your hair with a fruity shampoo and conditioner. Lather your skin with a scented soap. Once you are dry, bring back lost moisture by applying a lightly scented lotion all over. As a finishing touch, spritz on a fresh smelling after bath body spray or light cologne. Your husband will want to be near you just to get the scent of you.
Socialize with friends.
Sometimes, feeling sexy entails bringing back a part of yourself that you enjoyed most before your new baby came along. Being a new mom is an important part of your life, but it is not the only life that you have. Getting together with friends for lunch or dinner every now and then provides that much needed connection to your fun-loving self.
The prospect of meeting up for some girl talk or bonding time will find you excitedly looking for something flattering to wear. After some time with your friends, you'll go home looking great and feeling good inside.
While there may be an endless list of things you can do to get your groove back, the idea here is to offer you the easiest, tried and tested ways that you can immediately incorporate into your hectic life. Getting back that sexy feeling won't come overnight, but with a little effort you should be able to restore it in time.
