33: Intimacy after Baby’s Arrival. With Debra Pascali-Bonaro

Are you craving a deeper connection with your partner? Listen in to find ways to feel empowered and connected to your partner.

I’m delighted to have Debra back on the show as she updates us on her latest book “The Ultimate Guide to  Sex After Baby. Let’s talk about what no one talks about.” She shares with us how we can regain the intimacy and love all new parents need and deserve after the arrival of their baby.

What we talked about: The importance of love, connection, and communication as we parent Her journey in discovering why her first marriage did not succeed Learning ways to better fuel our intimacy to be a better parent  How women have often been held back in expressing their sexuality Creating your own belief and values when it comes to sensuality Sex education at home and school The correlation between body image and intimacy The importance of investing in birth preparation, to be honored, respected and loved and ultimately feeling powerful Processing your birth is part of healing and honoring the new you How our birth stories can impact how we feel about ourselves. The hormones of birth are the same as those of orgasms Honoring our sensuality with every sense Things to Remember

“If we try to get back to something we are always missing out.” - Debra Pascali-Bonaro

“Great sex is about feeling at home with our body.” - Debra Pascali-Bonaro

“The energy that gets the baby in gets the baby out." - Ina May Gaskin

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