Show Notes
When sex changes after having a baby, what happens to the relationship?
Becoming parents changes everything, including intimacy. In this episode, John Kim explores what happens when a new father feels disconnected while a new mother is navigating recovery, exhaustion, and the demands of caring for a newborn. He shares his own experience and explains why protecting the relationship is more important than trying to get back to "normal."
In this episode:
• Why intimacy often changes after having a baby
• How empathy can replace resentment during the postpartum season
• What it means to redefine sex, connection, and partnership
• Why building a full life beyond sex matters for new fathers
• How honest communication helps couples navigate this major transition
• Why protecting the relationship creates space for intimacy to return
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