"Touched Out" & No Sex Drive After Baby? Here's What's Really Going On (Sex Therapist Explains) | 266

If your sex life basically disappeared after baby, this one's for you, mama.You're touched out, running on fumes, and the LAST thing on your mind is sex - but your partner keeps bringing it up, and now you're stuck in this exhausting cycle of guilt, resentment, and disconnection. Sound familiar?This week I'm sitting down with Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy, a certified sex and couples therapist (and mama of two) who's spent 15 years helping couples navigate exactly this. We're getting real about why your desire disappears after baby, why "just fix the emotional connection and the sex will follow" is actually bad advice, and what's really going on when one partner pursues and the other withdraws.We also dig into resentment, the mental load, reclaiming your body, and why accepting imperfect help from your partner might be the missing piece (pajama drama included 😂).In this episode, we cover:Why low libido after baby is so common - and it's not "just about sex"The pursuer/withdrawer cycle and how to break itHow resentment and mental load quietly kill intimacyReclaiming your body after birth (even after trauma)3 practical ways to reconnect with your partner, starting todayThis is such an honest, validating conversation - whether you're the one who's touched out or the one who feels rejected, you'll walk away with real tools (and a lot less shame).More from Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy, PhD, LMHC:Grab her book: Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kidsrebeccaeudy.com Follow her on Instagram: @RebeccaHowardEudyLoved this episode? Leave a review and tell me - are you the pursuer or the withdrawer? I read every single one. 💛Helpful Timestamps:00:00 Why Sex Drive Disappears Postpartum02:43 Desire vs Connection After Baby06:05 Pursuer Withdrawer Cycle10:35 Birth Trauma and Triggers15:15 When Sex Becomes a Chore16:44 Resentment and Mental Load23:49 Accepting Imperfect Help28:09 Micro Moments Connection30:26 What Holds Desire Back33:14 Book And Where To FindJoin The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off!Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love 🤍⭐ Download immediately ⭐App available ⭐Life-time access⭐Connect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn YouTubeFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services