Freckled Foodie & Friends

In this solo episode, I dive into how we have navigated sex as parents both during pregnancy and postpartum. I discuss why it’s completely normal not to feel ready for sex after the six week postpartum check-up, how my relationship with my post-baby body affected my sensuality, and why it’s so challenging shifting from mom mode to sexual mode. I also get into why communication between partners is crucial during post-baby sex, which tools have been useful for reclaiming my sexuality post-baby, and the importance of making sex a priority when it feels right. Finally, I share listener experiences about sex as parents, and how some of you are having the best sex of your lives as parents now.     Key Takeaway / Points: Our sex lives pre-baby, during the pregnancy trimesters, and post baby On not feeling ready postpartum to have sex, and why that’s completely normal On regaining the feeling and mentality of sexuality postpartum On the challenge of shifting from mom mode to sexual mode On navigating your changi