Lack of Sex Due to Exhaustion
- The sheer exhaustion of newborn life—night feeds, endless diaper changes
- Feeling like you give everything to your baby and have nothing left for yourself or your partner
- The guilt of saying “not tonight” but also needing rest
- Understanding that intimacy isn't just sex—it’s small moments of connection too
Finding Time for Yourself
- Realizing that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary
- You can’t pour from an empty cup; self-care makes you a better partner and mom
- Finding small ways to reconnect with yourself—exercise, getting dressed up, a solo coffee run
- When you feel good, intimacy comes more naturally
The Reality Now: Quickies Over Marathons
- Sex looks different now, and that’s okay!
- Quickies are a win—efficient and still a way to connect