It's no surprise your sex life takes a hit as a parent. You're thinly spread. There are so many things to manage in your head, from cutting up cucumbers to potty training and paying the plumber on time. Getting it on with a partner, or even by yourself drops down the priority list, below napping.
Masturbation can seem like a laughable indulgence. Because wh ... Show More
Yesterday
What you don't know about the mental load with Leah Ruppanner
We've been talking about the mental load for decades, so why are so many women still carrying it?It's the unseen mental and emotional work we do to keep our lives running — the planning, problem-solving, and remembering that often goes unnoticed.The term isn't new, but our unders ... Show More
25m 38s
Nov 2023
177. Help, I'm Too Exhausted for Sex!
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, we address a common struggle faced by so many of us - the overwhelming exhaustion that often leaves us feeling too drained for intimacy. It's real! Life's demands can leave you physically and emotionally depleted, and at the end of the day, sex might ... Show More
25m 45s
Jun 2023
394: What to do when your partner would rather catch ZZZ's than make fireworks.
"Not tonight, I'm just too tired." If this phrase has echoed off your bedroom walls then this episode is for you! Life's demands, new baby, chronic illness, age are all reasons we have for being too tired. In fact, recent research touts just how important a good night's sleep is ... Show More
33m 27s
Sep 2022
Having Sex Without Feeling Guilty
On this episode we are answering the question: How do I approach the subject of wanting to have sex to my exhausted wife? My wife is exhausted, up with the kids, keeping the house clean, etc. How can I approach the topic of wanting to have sex with her in the midst of all of this ... Show More
15m 2s
<p dir="ltr">Finding energy as a wife, while spinning all the plates of motherhood, can be a bit of a challenge. Switching gears from "tired mom" to feeling sexy doesn't exactly just happen. Can you relate?</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Good news! In this episode we ... Show More