Why Every New Mum Deserves a Vibrator (Yes, Really)

Motherhood comes with a lot of advice—most of it unsolicited. Sleep when the baby sleeps. Don’t forget tummy time. Try this organic nipple balm. But here’s a tip you probably haven’t heard: get yourself (or gift your favourite new mum) a vibrator.

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Postpartum life is a rollercoaster of exhaustion, hormone surges, and rediscovering your body after the marathon that is pregnancy and birth. In the middle of all that, prioritising pleasure can feel like the last thing on your to-do list. But masturbation isn’t just about orgasms—it’s about healing, reconnecting, and reclaiming a sense of self.

Here’s why every new mum deserves a little buzz in her life.

1. It Helps Reconnect With Your Body

Your body changes after birth. For some, it feels unfamiliar, tender, or even like it belongs more to the baby than to you. Masturbation can be a gentle way to explore how things feel now—on your terms, without pressure or performance.

It’s self-guided body confidence building.

2. Orgasms = Natural Stress Relief

Sleepless nights, endless feeds, crying fits (theirs and yours)—postpartum stress is real. Orgasms release oxytocin and endorphins, aka your body’s built-in stress busters. That rush of happy hormones can lift your mood, ease anxiety, and even help you sleep (finally).

3. Boosts Blood Flow & Healing

Self-pleasure increases circulation to your pelvic area, which can support healing after childbirth (once you’ve had the all-clear from your healthcare provider, of course). Think of it as rehab that feels really, really good.

4. Zero Pressure, All Pleasure

Sex with a partner can feel daunting when your body’s still recovering. Masturbation gives you a way to explore intimacy and pleasure without needing to explain, perform, or compromise. You’re in control of what feels good and when.

5. A Reminder That You’re Still You

Motherhood can swallow your identity whole. Taking time for self-pleasure is a reminder that you’re more than “mum”—you’re still a sensual, sexual, fabulous human who deserves joy that has nothing to do with nappies or burp cloths.

Why Gifting a Vibrator Is Brilliant

New mums get showered with onesies, blankets, and bottles—but what about something just for her? A vibrator is the ultimate “congrats, you’re still a whole person” gift. It says:

• Your pleasure matters.

• You deserve self-care beyond Epsom salt baths.

• Motherhood doesn’t mean the end of your sex life—it’s just the start of a new chapter.

Wrap it up with some lube and maybe a cheeky card, and you’ve just given the gift of relaxation, empowerment, and orgasms. Way better than another muslin wrap. Or if you want to go all out, gift a Mama Vibes curated gift bundle

The Bottom Line

Masturbation postpartum isn’t taboo—it’s self-care. It’s healing. It’s a way to reclaim your body and your joy. And honestly, every mum deserves that.

So whether you’re a new mum shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect baby-shower-meets-self-love gift, don’t overlook the humble vibrator. Because while babies are a blessing, so are orgasms.