What Every New Dad Needs to Know About Intimacy
About this episode
John Kim discusses the changes in intimacy and relationship dynamics that new parents face after having a baby.
When sex changes after having a baby, what happens to the relationship? Becoming parents changes everything, including intimacy. In this episode, John Kim explores what happens when a new father feels disconnected while a new mother is navigating recovery, exhaustion, and the demands of caring for a newborn. He shares his own experience and explains why protecting the relationship is more important than trying to get back to "normal." In this episode: • Why intimacy often changes after having a baby • How empathy can replace resentment during the postpartum season • What it means to redefine sex, connection, and partnership • Why building a full life beyond sex matters for new fathers • How honest communication helps couples navigate this major transition • Why protecting the relationship creates space for intimacy to return If this episode resonates with you or someone you know who is navigating life after having a baby, share it with them. Follow the podcast for more conversations on relationships, growth, and emotional health. 🎙️ More about John: 📘 My latest book, Love Hard On Purpose. Toss the blueprints. Build something honest. HERE John’s book publishing company…
People in this episode
Host: John Kim
Topics covered
- intimacy after childbirth
- new fatherhood
- relationship dynamics
- postpartum challenges
- communication in relationships
- empathy and connection
Keywords
- intimacy
- new dad
- postpartum
- relationship
- communication
- empathy
- fatherhood
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Soulprint
Books & works: Love Hard On Purpose, Sh*t Your Therapist Would Never Tell You, Break Up. On Purpose
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