The Sex After Kids Podcast

Most Couples Never Actually Learn Intimacy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412811/fan_mail/new] If s*x after kids feels awkward, disconnected, or harder than it used to… you are not alone. In this episode, Sofia breaks down why most couples struggle with intimacy after kids — and why it’s NOT because you’re broken, selfish, or “bad at s*x.” Most couples were never actually taught intimacy skills. Instead, we relied on chemistry, novelty, alcohol, low stress, and spontaneity in our 20s… and then felt confused when those things stopped working in marriage and parenthood. Inside this episode: * Why s*x after kids feels so different * The real reason couples stop feeling connected * Why awkwardness creates avoidance * The 3 intimacy skills healthy couples actually need * How to rebuild intimacy without pressure or performance * Why libido isn’t the real problem for most marriages * How to stop the pressure/shutdown cycle * What emotional connection actually looks like in long-term relationships If you feel more like roommates than partners, this conversation will help you understand what’s actually happening — without blame, shame, or making things worse. 👇 Resources Mentioned: * The First Move Men's Group https://canva.link/fk9emz9wu7m82i3 [https://canva.link/fk9emz9wu7m82i3] * The Naked Fun Toolkit: www.intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-toolkit-lto?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_toolkit&utm_content=ep86_most_couples_never_actually_learn_intimacy [http://www.intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-toolkit-lto?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_toolkit&utm_content=ep86_most_couples_never_actually_learn_intimacy] * The Naked Fun Comeback: https://intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-comeback?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_comeback&utm_content=ep86_most_couples_never_actually_learn_intimacy [https://intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-comeback?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_comeback&utm_content=ep86_most_couples_never_actually_learn_intimacy] #Marriage #Relationships #Intimacy #SexAfterKids #RelationshipAdvice

Why Women Shut Down Sexually — It’s Not What You Think

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412811/fan_mail/new] Why do so many women shut down sexually in long-term relationships? In this episode, we’re talking about the emotional dynamic underneath sexual shutdown, rejection loops, pressure, and disconnection… especially after kids. This conversation explores: * why desire can “go underground” * how women are taught to manage men’s emotions * the connection between boundaries, sexuality, and emotional safety * how pressure and shutdown cycles develop * why suppressing sexuality doesn’t actually solve the problem * what both partners can do differently This is not about blaming men or women. It’s about understanding the patterns many couples get stuck in without realizing it. If sex keeps turning into a fight… If you feel like you can’t bring it up without things going sideways… If you miss feeling wanted, connected, or close… This episode is for you. 👇 Resources Mentioned: * The First Move Men's Group https://canva.link/fk9emz9wu7m82i3 [https://canva.link/fk9emz9wu7m82i3] * The Naked Fun Comeback: https://intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-comeback?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_comeback&utm_content=ep85_why_women_shut_down_sexually [https://intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-comeback?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_comeback&utm_content=ep85_why_women_shut_down_sexually] * The Naked Fun Toolkit: www.intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-toolkit-lto?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_toolkit&utm_content=ep85_why_women_shut_down_sexually [http://www.intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-toolkit-lto?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_toolkit&utm_content=ep85_why_women_shut_down_sexually] * Roommates to Romance: https://intimacyafterkids.com/roommates-to-romance?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=roommates_to_romance&utm_content=ep85_why_women_shut_down_sexually [https://intimacyafterkids.com/roommates-to-romance?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=roommates_to_romance&utm_content=ep85_why_women_shut_down_sexually]

Why S*x After Kids Feels Awkward Sometimes (And Why That’s Normal)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412811/fan_mail/new] What does real intimacy after kids actually look like? In this episode of the S*x After Kids podcast, I’m sharing a real-life bedroom dispatch — including the awkward moments, miscommunication, nervous system shutdown, and honest conversations that almost made us stop halfway through intimacy. Because real s*x after kids doesn’t always look effortless or spontaneous. Sometimes it looks like: • feeling unsure • struggling to get “in the mood” • hitting pause • communicating through awkward moments • learning how to create connection without pressure If you’ve ever wondered: * “Why does intimacy feel harder after kids?” * “Why do I shut down when my partner initiates?” * “Why does s*x keep turning into tension or conflict?” * “Is something wrong with our relationship?” …this episode is for you. We’re talking about: * responsive desire * lower libido after kids * nervous system shutdown * communication during intimacy * rebuilding connection in marriage * pressure vs. safety in relationships * real-world intimacy after kids * how couples reconnect emotionally and physically This is not movie s*x. This is real marriage, real intimacy, and real communication. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and there’s another way through this. 👇 Resources Mentioned: * The First Move Men's Group https://canva.link/fk9emz9wu7m82i3 [https://canva.link/fk9emz9wu7m82i3] * The Naked Fun Toolkit: www.intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-toolkit-lto?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_toolkit&utm_content=ep84_why_s*x_after_kids_feels_awkward_sometimes [http://www.intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-toolkit-lto?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_toolkit&utm_content=ep84_why_s*x_after_kids_feels_awkward_sometimes] * The Naked Fun Comeback: https://intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-comeback?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_comeback&utm_content=ep84_why_s*x_after_kids_feels_awkward_sometimes [https://intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-comeback?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_comeback&utm_content=ep84_why_s*x_after_kids_feels_awkward_sometimes] #SexAfterKids #MarriageIntimacy #LowLibido #RelationshipAdvice #MarriageAfterKids #IntimacyAfterKids #ResponsiveDesire #CouplesCommunication #SexlessMarriage #RelationshipPodcast #EmotionalConnection #MarriageHelp #DesireAfterKids #ConnectionAfterKids #RelationshipDynamics #RealMarriage #LongTermRelationships #RelationshipSupport #CouplesIntimacy #MarriagePodcast

The 4 Traps Keeping Good Men Stuck in S*xless Marriages After Kids

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412811/fan_mail/new] If you're a husband feeling rejected, lonely, or stuck in a s*xless marriage after kids, this episode is for you. Many higher-libido men are trying everything they can to improve intimacy—helping more around the house, avoiding conflict, staying patient, and waiting for things to get better. But sometimes those efforts unintentionally keep couples trapped in the same cycle. In this episode of the Sx After Kids Podcast, I break down the **4 biggest traps keeping good men stuck in sxless marriages**, including: ✔ The Peacekeeper Trap ✔ The Mental Load Gap ✔ The Vulnerability Deficit ✔ The Emotional Bleed You'll learn why trying harder often makes intimacy worse, how conflict can actually strengthen connection, what women mean when they talk about mental load, and why personal leadership is one of the most powerful ways to rebuild attraction and intimacy in a long-term relationship. This isn't about blame. It's about understanding the patterns that keep couples stuck and learning a different way forward. Whether you're struggling with rejection, low intimacy, desire differences, emotional distance, or constant fights about s*x, this conversation will help you understand what's really happening underneath the surface. 👇 Resources Mentioned: * The First Move Men's Group https://canva.link/fk9emz9wu7m82i3 [https://canva.link/fk9emz9wu7m82i3] #SexlessMarriage #MarriageAdviceForMen #IntimacyAfterKids #RelationshipAdvice #HigherLibidoPartner #MarriageHelp #DeadBedroom #MarriedLife #RelationshipCommunication #CouplesCommunication #IntimacyIssues #SexAfterKids #MarriagePodcast #EmotionalConnection #DesireDifference #MarriageProblems #RelationshipCoach #RebuildAttraction #LongTermRelationships #MenAndMarriage

You’re Not “Low Libido” — You’re Over-Needed After Kids

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412811/fan_mail/new] If you feel touched out, exhausted, and completely shut down by the end of the day… this episode is for you. In this episode of the Sx After Kids Podcast, we’re talking about why so many moms and lower-libido partners stop wanting sx after kids — and why it’s often NOT actually a libido problem. We’re unpacking: * Why desire disappears after kids * The “over-needed” nervous system * Why pressure kills intimacy * How parenting overload impacts s*x drive * The hidden ways people avoid intimacy without realizing it * Why feeling touched out changes how your body responds to connection * The emotional labour and mental load behind “low libido” * Why s*x can start feeling like another demand * The connection between boundaries, exhaustion, resentment, and desire * How to stop feeling broken in your marriage after kids If you’ve ever thought: “I love my partner, but I just don’t want s*x.” “I feel touched out.” “Every conversation about intimacy turns into a fight.” “I’m exhausted and disconnected.” …you are not alone. This conversation is honest, grounded, and designed to help couples understand what’s actually happening beneath the pressure/shutdown cycle after kids. Want help making intimacy feel safe, relaxed, and connected again? Check out: * The Naked Fun Toolkit: www.intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-toolkit-lto?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_toolkit&utm_content=ep83_youre_not_low_libido [http://www.intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-toolkit-lto?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_toolkit&utm_content=ep83_youre_not_low_libido] * The Naked Fun Comeback: https://intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-comeback?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_comeback&utm_content=ep83_youre_not_low_libido [https://intimacyafterkids.com/naked-fun-comeback?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=naked_fun_comeback&utm_content=ep83_youre_not_low_libido] * Roommates to Romance Challenge: https://intimacyafterkids.com/roommates-to-romance?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=roommates_to_romance&utm_content=ep83_youre_not_low_libido [https://intimacyafterkids.com/roommates-to-romance?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=roommates_to_romance&utm_content=ep83_youre_not_low_libido] 👇 Tell me in the comments: What part of this episode hit hardest for you? #LowLibido #MarriageAfterKids #SexAfterKids #IntimacyAfterKids #TouchedOut #RelationshipAdvice #SexlessMarriage #MarriageAdvice #PostpartumMarriage #LibidoAfterKids #EmotionalLabor #ParentingAndMarriage #RelationshipPodcast #IntimacyIssues #CouplesCommunication