Sex after Birth

Lack of Sex Due to Exhaustion

• The sheer exhaustion of newborn life—night feeds, endless diaper changes
• Feeling like you give everything to your baby and have nothing left for yourself or your partner
• The guilt of saying “not tonight” but also needing rest
• Understanding that intimacy isn't just sex—it’s small moments of connection too

Finding Time for Yourself

• Realizing that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary
• You can’t pour from an empty cup; self-care makes you a better partner and mom
• Finding small ways to reconnect with yourself—exercise, getting dressed up, a solo coffee run
• When you feel good, intimacy comes more naturally

The Reality Now: Quickies Over Marathons

• Sex looks different now, and that’s okay!
• Quickies are a win—efficient and still a way to connect