Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Sex Issue, Scary Mommy-Style

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Scary Mommy Daily
Feb. 12, 2026
Sorry, How TF Are We Supposed To Get Turned On Anymore?
Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Midjourney
Stress ⬆️ Libido ⬇️
Sorry, How TF Are We Supposed To Get Turned On Anymore?

Welcome to Scary Mommy's 2026 Sex Issue. In this annual issue, we look at what sex means to moms, especially as we age.

First up, this very fun — and on-the-nose — piece by Katie McPherson about having sex during a very difficult moment in society. As she writes, "It's hard to get it up when I can hear democracy crumbling over the sheets rustling."

The whole issue is in this email. Pin it, save it, forward it. Enjoy it.

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Latest:
I Want To Try Swinging. How Do I Tell My Spouse?
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I Want To Try Swinging. How Do I Tell My Spouse?

How do I bring this up in a way that's honest but not selfish?

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Can You Still Have Spontaneous Sex With ED? Experts Explain How
sparks can still fly
Can You Still Have Spontaneous Sex With ED? Experts Explain How

Yes, you can have spontaneous sex even with ED. It relies on two things: either medication, or changing your perspective on what sex really is.

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Why Feeling "Desired" Changes With Age, & How That Affects Sex
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ain't nothing but a number
Why Feeling "Desired" Changes With Age, & How That Affects Sex

Age reshapes our bodies and how we see ourselves, but experts say that doesn't have to mean the end of intimacy or desire.

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Featured:
This $9 Lip Oil Outperforms All The More Expensive Ones, I Promise
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This $9 Lip Oil Outperforms All The More Expensive Ones, I Promise

In a brief reprieve from the Sex Issue, we focus on Had To Share, about a beauty product so good we had to tell you about it. Up now: An e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Lip Oil review, from a busy mom who loves lips products and has tried them all, from high end to drugstore.

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