About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of parenthood on relationships, intimacy, and communication between couples.

Becoming parents changes everything, including your relationship. In this episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson is joined by relationship and sex therapist Georgina Vass to discuss what really happens to intimacy, communication and connection after children. Why do so many couples end up feeling more like colleagues than lovers? Is it normal for sex to disappear after kids? How much conflict comes down to the mental load? And how do you know the difference between a rough patch and a relationship that's genuinely in trouble? Together, they explore the biggest communication mistakes couples make, the impact of social media on modern relationships, and why many women feel unprepared for the effect motherhood can have on sexual wellbeing. An honest, insightful and reassuring conversation for anyone navigating love, sex and family life. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Website: georginavass.com Instagram: georginavasstherapist What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba…

People in this episode

Host: Ellie Thompson

Guest: Georgina Vass

Topics covered

• relationships
• intimacy
• parenting
• communication
• sexual wellbeing
• mental load

Keywords

• parenting
• relationships
• intimacy
• communication
• sexual wellbeing
• mental load
• couples

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: My Baba, georginavass.com, Instagram

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