I learned the term "touched out," which refers to being physically overwhelmed, when I became a mom. I started to feel like the conditions of parenting in America reflected a culture of male control.

I have three kids, a 7-year-old and 4-year-old twins. I'm constantly being touched or followed by my kids, and it leaves me exhausted. At one point, I recoiled at my husband's touch because I was so ...