Welcome to episode 73 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Stephanie Buehler PsyD, CST-S, who speaks to me about the common challenges couples face during pregnancy, why many women are scared to have sex during pregnancy and recommendations on how to approach and improve communication on these sensitive subject matters.

Stephanie Buehler PsyD, CST-S, is an internationally recognized licensed psychologist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. Dr. Buehler is director of the Buehler Institute, where she provides sex and relationship therapy as well as continuing education programs.

She is also part of Hoag for Her Center for Wellness, where she specializes in helping women overcome painful sex, as well as helping high-risk breast cancer patients. She has published on sexuality for both professional and lay audiences, including her books What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Sex, 2nd Edition and Sex, Love, and Mental Illness: A Couple's Guide to Staying Connected.

In this episode, you will hear:

The common challenges couples face during pregnancy
How the lack of sexual drive can carry on after giving birth
The ways in which pregnancy affects a woman’s libido
Why many women are scared to have sex during pregnancy
The unique challenges that happen during the post-partum period

How many women find sex painful after giving birth
Recommendations on how to approach and improve communication on these sensitive subject matters
The ways in which breastfeeding can impact sexual relations

Resources

http://learnsextherapy.com

www.LearnSexTherapy.com

www.TheBuehlerInstitute.com
https://www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Buehler/e/B004ANMUHO/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

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