Intimacy After Baby: More Than Just Bouncing Back
Let’s Talk About It: What Is Sex Therapy and How Can It Help—Especially After Baby?
Talking about sex can feel vulnerable—even with your partner. But sexuality is a vital part of who we are, and when things feel off in that area, it can ripple into other parts of life and relationships. That’s where sex therapy comes in.
Sex therapy offers a safe, shame-free space to explore your concerns, ask questions, and work toward a more satisfying and connected intimate life—individually or as a couple. And if you're navigating postpartum changes, you're especially not alone.
Sex Therapy Is for Real Life—including Postpartum Life
After having a baby, intimacy can feel confusing, pressured, or even like a distant memory. Hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, physical healing, and changes in body image can all impact how you feel about sex and connection. For many, this season can bring up questions like:
“Will things ever feel normal again?”
“Why do I feel so disconnected from my body?”
“What if my partner and I are on totally different pages?”
“Is it okay that I don’t want sex right now?”
These are exactly the kinds of questions sex therapy can help with. There’s no right timeline or perfect answer—just a space to process, heal, and find what works for you.
Let’s Talk About Body Image
Whether postpartum or not, body image plays a huge role in how we show up in intimacy. If you’re struggling to feel confident, attractive, or even comfortable in your own skin, that’s something worth naming—not something to silently carry.
Sex therapy can help you explore the deeper layers of how you relate to your body, especially after it’s gone through so many changes. Together, we can work toward:
Rebuilding confidence and self-compassion
Understanding how body image affects desire and intimacy
Learning how to communicate your needs and insecurities with your partner
Creating space for grace and patience with yourself
What to Expect in Sex Therapy
Feeling nervous before your first session is totally normal—but most people walk away feeling heard, relieved, and more hopeful.
In your sessions, we’ll talk about:
Your goals for therapy
Your relationship with intimacy and body image
How postpartum (or other life seasons) have impacted your connection
What a satisfying, authentic sex life might look like for you
Therapy may include education, guided conversations, gentle challenges to cultural messages, and practical tools to build emotional and physical intimacy. It’s always at your pace, and it always centers your consent and comfort.
It’s Not Just About Sex—It’s About Connection
Sex therapy isn’t just about “fixing” a problem—it’s about deepening your relationship with yourself and your partner. It’s about giving voice to the unspoken things, reclaiming parts of yourself that may feel lost, and learning how to feel safe and known again—especially when you’ve just gone through something as life-altering as childbirth.
Whether you're months or years postpartum, struggling with self-image, or simply feeling out of sync with your partner, therapy is a place to be real and move toward healing.
If sex, body image, or postpartum intimacy have felt hard or confusing, you're not broken—you're human. You don’t have to figure it out alone. Sex therapy can be a turning point in reconnecting with your body, your partner, and your own sense of self.
Ready to take the first step? I’d be honored to walk with you.
