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Love in the Time of Colic: The New Parents' Guide to Getting It On Again

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I'm a new mommy (Wendy was born a massive, beautiful eight pounds seven ounces in May), and I'll be frank: my sex drive was feeling a little under the weather. Every time my husband George (a firefighter, so hardworking and such a catch) would come home from work, he'd stuff the leftovers into his mouth, climb into bed with me, and then he'd give me that nudge. Ladies, you know what nudge I'm talking about - the "let's make love" nudge. But I was exhausted and feeling just plain unsexy from chasing Wendy around all day. So I'd just fall asleep and leave Frank unsatisfied. To quote the Love Guru himself - and not Mike Meyers, but Ian Kerner - "foreplay had become chore-play."

THEN one day I read Love In The Time of Colic - I was a huge fan of his last book, Passionista: The Empowered Woman's Guide To Pleasuring a Man, so I figured, what the heck, I'll check it out. And EVERYTHING CHANGED!!! Kerner's sex tips are super easy to follow, and most of them are emotionally driven, as well, so you can start your changes from the inside out. Little changes made all the difference: after reading Love In The Time Of Colic, I'm a changed woman. When I push Wendy's stroller around there's a sexy sashay in my step; once I put Wendy to bed I immediately start to light some candles and run a hot bath. What can I say, Kerner: you've changed my life!!!!!!! This advice is so indispensible, truly a must-read for any couple. I immediately bought it for all my friends who aren't single!!!! (And when they eventually get married, you know what their baby shower gift will be!)

Thanks to Ian Kerner, Wendy's little brother is on his way. A MUST-HAVE!

What a great book - one of Dr. Kerner's best! New parents often face many challenges (sleep among them) and I applaud the others for this funny, cute, candid and practical guide to having better sex again after having a baby. As a sex educator, I recommend this book to others.

This book is a must-read for anyone who who is married with kids. My wife and I are both 42 and we're blessed with two fantastic kids, ages 7 and 14 months. Things between us had cooled off recently (again), and while I wasn't thrilled about it, I understood that it was normal, so I accepted it. Thank God a friend of mine recommended this book to me a few weeks back! It honestly has initiated a huge change in my life and my relationship with my wife. I realized that things didn't have to be that way! I can still be just as passionate with my wife as I was in college when we both went to the same school and I'd blow off studying to spend an amazing night with her in her apartment. I wake up everyday now for work looking forward to the night that lies ahead. This is the happiest I've been in years. I've even started going to the gym again so I can get back into shape and look good for my wife! This book has been a breath of fresh air for me. If you've come to expect less pleasure and enjoyment from your life with your spouse since you've had kids, you gotta give it a read.

I was a strapping, 20 something year old who thought of himself as somewhat of a legend when it came time for bedroom stories at the bar. Needless to say, I felt I was a seasoned veteran, far ahead of my competition young or old. Not a pornstar, but close. One day a highly respected colleague in my field of expertise said, "Dave read this book, there is something every man can take from this short read that will elevate your manly skills to an even higher level." Ha, that was the funniest thing I had heard all YEAR!
Dr. Ian Kerner's- She Comes First: the Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman, changed my life and quickly got me a gorgeous girlfriend who could not get enough of me. So for the next Valentine's Day, I paid it forward and bought her, my soon to be fiance and wonderful wife, a little book called- He Comes Next: the Thinking Woman's Guide to Pleasuring a Man. Again, Kerner changed my life!
Nearly, three years and two children later I found myself at an all time low. Davey Jr. and his little sister, Ashley are amazing and amazingly difficult. The many stresses of married life had really taken their toll on my sex life and overall happiness. Just when I thought I was doomed for a boring married life til death do us part, the great Doc struck gold again. Love in the Time of Colic, is his latest masterpiece. I bought a his and hers copy and my dwindling sex life has once again been restored. Sadly, I have learned I am not the legend, Dr. Ian Kerner- you my friend are the legend!
We married couples know, sex can make or break any marriage. You want a long, strong, healthy sex life & marriage as opposed to a short, shriveled, soon to be divorced relationship, right? Recession or not,this book is the best $15 any married human being can spend and also can not afford to live without!

Your #1 fan,
Dave

PS. I can not wait for the kids to go to college and Dr. Kerner's next book hopefully targeting middle-aged married couples dealing with mid-life crisis and plenty of alone time at home...ha I will be patient!

I got married 3 years ago and my sex life has just gotten worse with each passing year. I have a 2 year old son, Ethan, and he takes up the majority of my time. Scott and I share the duties, but that's pretty much all we share. If he's not sleeping, playing Halo, or eating, he's with the baby and I'm left feeling ignored. Recently I was complaining to a friend of mine and she suggested this book. I immediately ran out and bought it, and nothing has been the same!! I now can't wait to get home and see my husband. We've started taking his sister up on her offers to babysit more often and are starting to have date nights again. Finally we have that spark back that we had in the beginning. Honestly, I feared the worst for my marriage but EVERYTHING has changed. This book has given me my life back. It's not only brought love and affection back into my home, but it's shown me how I'm lacking and how to give that to my husband. I hadn't realized how much I'd missed him, but now that he's back I'm never going to lose him again. I don't know what I'd do without this book!

This book gives you both and man and woman's point of view of intimacy after baby. Personally I really liked this aspect. Also it is broken down into different sections, (that they clearly let you know of in the beginning) so if you are only interested in the points that appeal to you, you can skip to those parts. However i read the book cover to cover and really enjoyed all of it. I was pregnant with my first baby at the time and reading this book ahead of time definitely prepared me for what to expect from my relationship with my husband after our baby was born. Give this book a try!

Great book - very entertaining - lots of laughs - highly recommended!!! I would even give this book as a gift to friends that are new parents - great!

Kerner and Raykeil examine an issue that new parents always seem to struggle with. Getting back into the groove of passion in the bedroom after that six-week sabbatical following childbirth. Written in a fun and friendly manner, the authors manage to untangle the mess that is your brain and offer amazing tips on overcoming the struggles to get back to bliss. Because they offer insights from both the male and female prospective, the book comes off as well rounded and more helpful than others. The book gives insight to what is going inside your partner's head and helps explain some of the fears and frustrations that you, yourself are facing. One of the books greatest features is the cheat sheet that's located at the end of the chapter that helps both moms and dads navigate the emotional battles they face and pick up hints on what to do right. Easy to read and full of truth, Love in the Time of Colic, is a great helper for putting that spark back where it belongs, between the sheets. mrsvaljones@netzero.net

Giving birth to my gorgeous triplets the natural way really wore me out, physically and mentally, and especially "down there." My boyfriend said our sex life felt like dropping a hot dog in the concourse at Grand Central. But now, thanks to Dr. Kerner our sex life is back on track, if not in first class on the Acela. Thanks, Dr. Kerner! You saved our relationship!

I bought this book because I just had a baby and I thought that my sex life was going to change because of it. I wanted to spice it up a bit and keep it going. From what I saw of the book, I thought it would be great, however, it was not! It is a nice read and it would be good if I had no sex drive after baby or if my husband's was MUCH higher than mine, or we were on the verge of cheating on each other or not connecting! But it just wasn't what I thought it would be. I wanted some tips on spicing it up. It was not all bad, but honestly, it was not what I thought. If you have lost your sex drive after baby, maybe this would help, otherwise, if you are like me and just looking for a bit more spice and some tips on how to have sex after the baby comes (finding time for it, etc) don't bother!