Sexual Encounters: The Very First Time6 Nov

First Time Parents: How Pregnancy Changes Intimacy, Sex, and Relationships

In the final episode of Season 2 of Sexual Encounters: The Very First Time, we explore a first-time experience that rarely gets talked about: sex and intimacy after becoming parents. Inspired by a listener's question, MaryJane is joined by Rachel Johnson, licensed mental health therapist, doula and founder of Half Hood Half Holistic, to discuss how pregnancy, childbirth and the transition to parenthood can change sexual desire, body image and relationships. From postpartum recovery, breastfeeding and hormonal changes to feeling "touched out," the mental load of parenting and navigating mismatched desire, we explore the challenges couples may face as they adjust to life with a baby. We also introduce Circle of Voices, featuring two personal stories from people sharing their experiences of intimacy after becoming parents for the first time. At its heart, this episode is about finding your way back to each other, not necessarily as the people you were before, but as the people you've become.

Useful resource:

Rachel Johnson (2024). Nurturing Intimacy: A Guide to Sex and Connection After Childbirth. Postpartum Support International.

Connect with Rachel Johnson @halfhoodhalfholistic or on her website https://www.halfhoodhalfholistic.com/

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