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Ready or NotSex after kids: What’s normal, what’s not, and how often is everyone doing it? | Ask Ready or NotWelcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.Today, Loz is joined by sexologist and mum Aleeya Hachem otherwise known as great.sexpectations on Instagram to talk about one of the trickiest parts of motherhood we don’t discuss enough: intimacy after kids. From low libido and exhaustion to shifting body confidence and rediscovering pleasure, Aleeya shares honest, practical advice that every working mum needs to hear.If you’ve ever thought, ‘I’m too tired,’ ‘I don’t feel like myself,’ or ‘...
2025-09-1126 minReady or NotSex after kids: What’s normal, what’s not, and how often is everyone doing it? | Ask Ready or NotWelcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.Today, Loz is joined by sexologist and mum Aleeya Hachem otherwise known as great.sexpectations on Instagram to talk about one of the trickiest parts of motherhood we don’t discuss enough: intimacy after kids. From low libido and exhaustion to shifting body confidence and rediscovering pleasure, Aleeya shares honest, practical advice that every working mum needs to hear.If you’ve ever thought, ‘I’m too tired,’ ‘I don’t feel like myself,’ or ‘...
2025-09-1126 min
ParenthoodTHE VAULT – Help! I've lost the 'spark' with my husband since kids! w Alyeea Hachem (sexologist)This week we had a mum call in asking if loosing the spark with your partner after kids is normal and can we get the ’spark' back? So I brought on Aleeya Hachem (sexologist) to discuss all things ’spark’, including:🔥 Why do we loose the spark in our relationships?🔥 How can we get the spark back?🔥 How important is physical intimacy in maintaining a strong connection?🔥 Does technology play a role in breaking intimacy?and so much more…More on Aleeya Hachem: Insta - @gre...
2023-05-2223 min
Talking In CommonWhat are your SEXpectations? All things sex with sexologist Aleeya HachemWell we asked and you answered…! We clearly all have questions around sex and the impacts kids have on our sexual relationships so we spoke to an expert to get the low down on how we’re all feeling and why. Aleeya Hachem, sexologist and fertility counsellor answers all our questions around sex postpartum, re-connecting with our partners, libido, sexual desires, exploring your sexuality and so much more juicy goodness ;) Thanks to our episode sponsor. Nutura Organic, the makers of Australian made, certified organic nutrition for early childhood, made only from Australian milk. http...
2022-10-2543 min
ParenthoodBONUS EP: What is a normal sex life? Low libido & infertility sex w sexologist Aleeya HachemIn this weeks episode I chat with sexologist Aleeya Hachem, about all things sex, including:🔥 How many times a week people are having sex🔥 How soon people have sex after conceiving 🔥 Sex during infertility 🔥 The pressures can we feel to have sex🔥 Sex toy, role play, how to spice things upand so much moreReferencesBook: Come as you are by Emily NagoskiInsta: @great.sexpectations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2022-06-2042 min
Doing it WellAleeya Hachem (Sexologist/Fertility Counselor) - Spotting BS with Clients, Essential Skills to Become a Sexologist, Performance AnxietyAleeya Hachem is a Sexologist and Fertility Counselor in Melbourne. She is passionate about normalising the conversation around sex, pleasure and fertility. Aleeya has a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as clients experiencing sexual issues relating to fertility and pregnancy. She holds a membership with the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS) and Fertility Society of Australia (FSA.)Her passion is working with individuals and couples going through the fertility process, helping them have satisfactory sexual lives.@great.sexpectationsWe chat: Balancing Careers Shift in career goalsPassionsWork et...
2021-10-2554 min
Mama MattersEpisode 64 - Sex and TTC (trying to conceive) with Sexologist Aleeya HachemJoin the lovely Aleeya Hachem, a regular on the show for a grounding episode on Sex and TTC (trying to concieve). Aleeya shares common issues that couple face, and her tips for navigating sex whilst ttc, particularly in the face of fertility issues. A must listen.Aleeya is a sexologist and fertility counsellor who is passionate about normalising the conversation around sex, pleasure and fertility. Aleeya has a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as clients experiencing sexual issues relating to fertility and pregnancy. She holds a membership with the Society of Australian Sexologists...
2021-06-1624 min
The Nurtured Village PodcastEpisode 20 - Parenthood and sex: an unlikely duo with Aleeya HachemIn episode 20 your hosts Emma Gray and Kaitlyn Bywater chat with Aleeya Hachem who is a qualified sexologist and works at Melbourne IVF as an IVF counsellor and with the Australian Institiute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine (AISSM). Aleeya has a particular interest in sexology and pregnancy, infertility and postpartum.In the episode we discuss the impact of these and early parenthood on intimacy and ultimately our partner relationship. We cover topics such as: - Putting our partners first- How mental health and stress impacts sexuality- Breastfeeding and libido
2021-03-0250 min
Mama MattersSeason 2 Episode 1: Demystifying painful sex with sexologist Aleeya HachemWelcome Baaaack! We started Mama Matters in April 2020 to support our tribe of mothers through a Global Pandemic, but realised that we all need support, always, and so its here to stay!So exicted for our first run of episodes, today we chat with the lovely Aleeya Hachem of AISSM and Melbourne IVF, an experienced Sexologist + IVF counsellor on the topic of Painful Sex. Not to be missed for all new and soon-to-be mamas - lets lift the lid on this, knowing that only 40% of women experiencing painful sex will seek help. You can...
2021-01-1121 min
Mama MattersEpisode 36: Sexuality in pregnancy, fertility and postpartum with sexologist Aleeya HachemThis episode was an absolute pleasure to record, Aleeya is such a kind, caring and knowledgeable soul in the sexuality space, with particular emphasis on supporting women and couples through the pregnancy to motherhood journey and working with all individuals from the LGTBQIA+ to heterosexual couples. Working as in IVF counsellor at Melbourne IVF as well as a sexologist with Chantelle Otten's group, Aleeya broaches sensitive topics with confidence and calm. Enjoy!Find her over @great.sexpectations or email her at aleeya@aissm.com.au
2020-11-1500 min