EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 18 MIN
What Really Changes "Down There" After Childbirth and Menopause
from The Sex After Kids Podcast · host Sofia Ashley
Send us Fan MailWhy does sex feel different after having kids — or in perimenopause and midlife? Flatter, harder, painful, or just... off?You're not broken. And your body isn't failing you.In this episode, we talk about what actually happens to your body, brain, and nervous system after childbirth, postpartum, and hormonal shifts — and how to start rebuilding intimacy, even if things feel disconnected.You'll learn:Why most of us never learned how our pleasure actually worksWhat changes physically and hormonally after birth and during perimenopauseWhy "low libido" is often about pressure — not desireHow performance anxiety and rushed sex shut pleasure downA simple, no-pressure experiment to start rebuilding intimacyThe difference between knowing anatomy vs. having a real relationship with your bodyThis is for people with vulvas, penises, and couples of all genders who feel out of sync with their body — or with each other — after having kids.Sex doesn't stop working because you're doing something wrong. It stops working when the old rules no longer fit your life (or nervous system).Join the live workshop: Colour Me CuriousExplore your body, talk about it with your partner, and rebuild pleasure step by step.Come solo or with a partner. Replay included.Grab it here!
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Send us Fan Mail Why does sex feel different after having kids — or in perimenopause and midlife? Flatter, harder, painful, or just... off? You're not broken. And your body isn't failing you. In this episode, we talk about what actually happens to your body, brain, and nervous system after childbirth, postpartum, and hormonal shifts — and how to start rebuilding intimacy, even if things feel disconnected. You'll learn: Why most of us never learned how our pleasure actually worksWhat changes p...
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