Episode 3: What No One Tells You About Postpartum Intimacy (aka sex after having a baby)

“Six weeks and you’re good to go” is not the whole story. In this candid conversation, Dr.Rebecca Howard Eudy (sex & couples therapist, Boston) and Dr. Alex DiGrado (pelvic floor PT,Melrose, MA) break down why postpartum sexual health is complex. From scar care, pelvic-floorcoordination, breastfeeding-related dryness, and smart lube choices to identity shifts,“touchedout” fatigue, and how to ease back in (think: first base, then second), you’ll get a realistic,compassionate roadmap for reconnecting with your body and your partner.What You’ll LearnWhy the 6-week “all clear” ≠ fully healed, and what realistic timelines look likePelvic floor changes after birth: tension + weakness + trigger points, and howcoordination beats “just Kegels”Hormones and how they affect sexual and pelvic health and desireHow to re-start intimacy gently: kissing-only nights, pressure-free progression, andbroadening what “counts as sex”When to see a pelvic floor PT and why early help prevents pain/tension cyclesThe “touched out” paradox, and how communication and scheduling actually boost desireTune in if you’ve ever thought:“We got the 6-week clearance, so… why doesn’t sex feel okay yet?”“Is this pain normal, or should I see a pelvic floor PT?”“Why is my orgasm MIA after birth?”“How do we feel close again when we’re exhausted and ‘touched out’?”ResourcesThe Postpartum Essentials Virtual courseSex After Baby Mini-CourseFind a pelvic floor PT: pelvicrehab.com or Pelvic Global DirectoryUnder the Hood Newsletter (Boston Pelvic PT)Parents in Love Newsletter by Dr. Rebecca Howard EudyConnect with Us:Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy → rebeccaeudy.com | Instagram @rebeccahowardeudyDr. Alex DiGrado → bostonpelvicpt.com | Instagram @bostonpelvicptJoin the ConversationIf this episode helped you rethink postpartum sex, share it with a friend or tag us:https://www.instagram.com/underthehooddocs/Want more?Subscribe wherever you listen and visit http://www.underthehoodpod.com for show notes,transcripts, and resources.Mixed & Edited by Next Day [email protected]