Infertility, IVF & Intimacy: How to Stay Connected Through It All | Women’s Health

About this episode

Eve and Becky Gleed discuss the impact of infertility and IVF on intimacy and relationships, sharing personal experiences and practical advice for maintaining connection during fertility challenges.

In this episode of the Please Me Podcast, Eve sits down with Becky Gleed, a reproductive and perinatal health expert and host of the Perinatal and Reproductive Perspectives Podcast, to explore how infertility, IVF, and assisted reproduction impact intimacy, relationships, and mental health. Eve also shares her personal IVF experience, opening up about how fertility treatments can shift sex from something spontaneous and connective into something scheduled and clinical—often creating emotional pressure and disconnection for couples. Together, they discuss the psychological toll of infertility and offer supportive, practical ways to maintain communication, intimacy, and emotional closeness throughout the journey. This conversation also expands into postpartum realities, including breastfeeding challenges, identity shifts, and maternal mental health. They highlight the importance of prioritizing the wellbeing of the birthing individual and recognizing early signs of more serious conditions, including postpartum psychosis. This episode is a compassionate and empowering resource for anyone navigating fertility challenges, reproductive health concerns, or changes in intimacy during the…

People in this episode

Host: Eve

Guest: Becky Gleed

Topics covered

• infertility
• IVF
• intimacy
• relationships
• mental health
• postpartum
• communication

Keywords

• infertility
• IVF
• intimacy
• mental health
• postpartum
• communication
• fertility treatments
• emotional stress
• relationships
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Perinatal and Reproductive Perspectives Podcast

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