The postpartum stage can be one of the hardest (and least talked about) seasons a couple will ever go through.
Your relationship changes. Your body changes. Your sex life changes.
And with all of that comes a swirl of feelings you might not have expected:
- Resentment toward your partner
- A crushing imbalance in the mental load
- Feeling “touched out” 24/7
- Nervousness (or fear) about having sex again
- Worries about your body never feeling — or looking — the same
- The awkward, elephant-in-the-room disconnection that can build over months
In this episode, we’re answering YOUR most personal, vulnerable questions about intimacy and connection after having kids — from being scared to get pregnant again, to changes in sensation, to finding your spark when you feel more like co-managers than romantic partners.
Here’s what we’re covering:
- Why being “cleared” for sex at 6 weeks doesn’t mean you have to be ready
- How to break the silence when it’s been months (or longer) since you’ve been intimate
- What to do if sex is painful after a tear or complicated delivery
- Navigating body image, “too loose” worries, and changes in arousal triggers
- How to reconnect when parenting has taken over every ounce of energy
- Advice for partners who struggle to see their spouse sexually after birth
- The most powerful way a partner can make a new mom feel truly seen, appreciated, and desired
Whether you’re weeks postpartum or years down the road, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not broken, you’re not alone, and you can find your way back to each other.
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