Let’s talk about Lube-baby!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored and in partnership with K-Y®. All reviews and opinions are my own and the products were provided as part of this partnership.

KY LubeI’ve never been one to shy away from talking about sex – I think it’s one of the most liberating topics to discuss in motherhood and in the relationship space (from dating to marriage). At the end of the day, motherhood begins with sex… but why is it that once we become a mom we’re ashamed about having and talking about sex and our sexuality?

In the past and even now I have been open about my own sex life and how it has changed over the years from being a single young-adult to pregnancy and then into motherhood. But no one ever seems to talk about getting “back on the horse” and the pressures that stem from your first sexual experience after having a baby or even just having sex thereafter. To be honest it scared me at first too! From how your partner may view you to just how the body naturally changes after birthing a child (or even multiple).

Sometimes the words “sex” and “mom” used in conjunction may seem natural to some when other’s it definitely doesn’t. It can trigger different images and emotions in each of us whether it is through how we were raised or how we view others in society and through social media. By narrowing your mind you’re actually limiting how you can enjoy and view sex when it really shouldn’t be so calculated and tight-lipped. If you really think about it, just as a child’s needs change at each stage of development, your needs as a mother change too. Sexual positions that once felt awesome may become awkward or even painful as you, your hormones and your body change. At the end of the day the big taboo question we face as moms is, is it OK to be a mom who enjoys sex? Well, that answer is of course… YES!

That’s why I am so excited to tell you about these amazing K-Y products such as the K-Y® WARMING® JELLY Personal Lubricant, K-Y® JELLY Personal Lubricant, K-Y ® NATURALS® INTIMATE GEL EXTRA MOISTURE+ and K-Y® SENSUAL SILK® PERSONAL LUBRICANT! With this bundle, you’re truly able to take control of your sex life and find something for every mood and occasion… or just because!

KY JellyI personally love using the K-Y WARMING® Jelly because it features everything you love about the original K-Y® Jelly formula with an added warming sensation to help jump-start intimacy between me and my fiancé. I love how gentle and non-greasy this formula is and how easily it washes off after use (including the sheets)! Did you know K-Y WARMING Jelly can be used all over the body for intimate massages as well? So it doesn’t necessarily have to be all about sex!

I think that one of the best parts of knowing your body allows you the freedom to explore, investigate, and be playful sexually with yourself and your loved one without feeling like the other person will judge you. Why can’t sex be a celebration of all the amazing things your body has done (and continues to do) for you? From bonding in an intimate way to carrying a child. Nothing is sexier than a mom who’s willing to stand up and state her needs.

At the end of the day, how you have sex and what you choose to bring into the bedroom is a choice that only you can make. I am happy to be joining K-Y® to promote and encourage women to take control of their bodies and their sex life by putting pleasure and comfort first! ** If you’re pregnant, in the early stages of motherhood or have a few wonderful bundles of joy running around your home, using a personal lubricant can help make sex that much more enjoyable and fun. 

Are you going to try any of the K-Y® products I mentioned above, or have you already in the past? I would love to hear about your experience if you feel comfortable sharing!!

If you want to get in on the ‘action’ K-Y is hosting a contest that you won’t want to miss!

Contest details: Runs December 31st, 2019
Prize: Participants could win 1 of 4 $1000 Spa Gift Cards.

To enter visit: www.mykycontest.ca/Ymc

**Disclaimer: It is important to consult your physician before using any K-Y® products while pregnant or breastfeeding – please speak with your doctor right away if you have any questions or concerns prior to the use of products.

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A Bite for Every Occasion – Graze & Cardamom

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Graze & Cardamom brings the Australian ‘grazing’ trend to the Lower Mainland. With their luxury styled boxes and lavish grazing tables, they don’t settle for average. Let them spruce up any of your events with beautiful boxes and grazing tables lavished will all your favourite goodies. They source local, fresh, and premium produce, cheese, meats, & more with your taste in mind.

Graze & Cardamom

Grazing Boxes

Friday night with the girls? Date night? Pre-wedding festivities? Corporate Events? Open Houses? They’ve got you covered! For us, we were celebrating a Friday night in post-engagement. When you have a child romantic date nights out aren’t so common and become far and few in-between. So when we could have a little celebration right in the comforts of our home with our little one next to us it made for a lovely evening. Plus our toddler ate some of the boxes content so I’ll call that a win-win!

But regardless of what you’re celebrating, these graze boxes and tables are the perfect addition. Incorporating all the things from grazing platters into a simple box. They truly customize boxes to cater to what you exactly crave and need at that moment!Graze & Cardamom

What’s Included?

Filled with a mixture of different cheese, wholesome dips, a variety of crackers, fresh fruit, dried fruit, vegetables, meats, olives, nuts, pickles, something sweet, and more you can tailor these boxes to your every taste and preference. For us, we like to go heavy on the cheese and crackers less on the vegetables! But the way G&C customizes the boxes you get a little taste of everything and it pairs so well with one another. Let’s just say I was wanting more for the few days that followed!

Need a vegan box? They also offer that as well! The great thing about G&C is that they truly customize your box to ensure all items are diet-specific whether you’re gluten-free or vegan-friendly from the cheese, crackers, and everything in between. Rest assured you won’t need to comprise what dietary values you have.

If you’re interested in trying these boxes out and are curious about what size to order – here are the options they offer.

Box Sizes:

  • Small (2-4 people)

  • Medium (up to 12 people)
    Box Dimensions: 19” x 14”

  • Large (up to 18 people)
    Box Dimensions: 26” x 18”

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Grazing Tables

On the other hand, if you’re looking for a more lavished set up G&C’s luxurious graze tables are specially created and crafted for each event. All graze tables are customizable to cater to your guests whether it be a smaller group of 20 or to larger wedding parties of upwards of 100+ people.

At this time they offer three different types of graze tables: 1 metre, 1.5 metres, and 2 metres graze stations. If you’re looking for another size, please contact G&C directly to discuss further.

All graze tables include the same as the boxes just in a wider quantity and larger value. Items included are fresh and dried fruit, vegetables, cheeses, wholesome dips, meats, premium nuts, artisan bread varieties, crackers, olives, pickles, something sweet, and much more.

Graze & CardamomThe Perfect Bite

Our family couldn’t have been happier with our Friday night grazing box. Paired with a nice glass of wine, kid-friendly movie and good company we were set. Honestly, I’d even order a box after a long week alongside a nice glass of wine to indulge myself (and not share with anyone hehe). Besides that – these boxes are truly great for any type of occasion or simply just because – you don’t need to have a reason!

Thank you G&C for providing us with a small box to enjoy and celebrate!

This post was in partnership with G&C. All opinions are my own. The product was gifted in exchange for a post.