Sex for Saints Episode 396 - From Lovers to Parents (and Back Again): Navigating Life After Baby
Nov 21, 2025
Navigating intimacy after welcoming a baby can be challenging. Discover how relationships transform and what’s typical during this transition. Amanda shares stories highlighting common post-baby tensions and emotional shifts for both partners. She emphasizes the importance of communication and boundaries around breastfeeding. Practical strategies like daily check-ins and coping techniques help preserve connection. Learn to approach intimacy with patience and create a new normal as you enjoy this temporary season together.
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Childbirth Recovery Is Multi-Year
- Amanda Lauder explains childbirth causes long, layered recovery beyond the six-week clearance.
- Physical healing, hormones, and identity can take months to years to rebalance after birth.
Rachel And Ben: Newborn Strain
- Amanda Lauder tells Rachel and Ben's story to show how baby arrival reshuffles priorities.
- Their mismatch of expectations and help created distance and resentment between them.
Never Push Through Pain
- Stop sexual activity immediately if you feel real pain and seek medical help.
- Consult a pelvic floor physical therapist and your doctor for persistent pain or dysfunction.
