E259: Sex and Intimacy After Kids: What Actually Works (From Parents Who've Figured It Out)

About this episode

This episode provides practical advice for parents on maintaining intimacy after having children.

This one's for the sleep-deprived, the time-starved, the diaper-changing, homework-helping parents who still want to feel like a couple. We see you. And we asked our community to help us show up for you in a big way. In this episode, we're reading real responses from real parents — practical, doable ideas and a little tough love for making intimacy a priority again, even with kids in the house. 💛 In this episode, you'll hear: Why we talk about parenting and intimacy even though we don't have kids ourselves The #1 thing our parent community says completely changed their sex life (hint: it involves your calendar) How to stop resentment before it builds The small acts of emotional intimacy that go a long way The little rituals making a real difference Timing hacks that real parents swear by The privacy solutions couples are using so they can actually relax Mindset shifts that unstick couples from dry spells and all-or-nothing thinking A powerful DM from a parent in our community that will challenge you, encourage you, and maybe make you tear up a little Your relationship isn't something you'll get back to someday. This episode is the reminder you needed to start now. ✨ Want a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Vanessa Marin, Xander Marin

Topics covered

• sex after kids
• intimacy
• parenting
• relationship advice
• emotional intimacy
• time management

Keywords

• intimacy
• parents
• relationship
• sex life
• emotional connection
• time hacks
• parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pillow Talks

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