Trad Wives, Momfluencers & Sex After Kids with Jo Piazza

About this episode

Jo Piazza discusses the resurgence of trad wives, the impact of momfluencer culture, and maintaining a sex life after becoming a parent.

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People in this episode

Host: Courtney Kocak

Guest: Jo Piazza

Topics covered

• trad wives
• momfluencers
• sex after kids
• parenthood
• marriage customs
• gender roles

Keywords

• trad wives
• momfluencers
• sex after kids
• parenthood
• marriage
• gender roles
• matrescence
• Jo Piazza

Sponsors

Fleshlight, VB Health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: How to Be Married, The Parisian Heist, Under the Influence, Girl Gone Wild

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