Episode 20 - Parenthood and sex: an unlikely duo with Aleeya Hachem

The Nurtured Village Podcast

In episode 20 your hosts Emma Gray and Kaitlyn Bywater chat with Aleeya Hachem who is a qualified sexologist and works at Melbourne IVF as an IVF counsellor and with the Australian Institiute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine (AISSM). Aleeya has a particular interest in sexology and pregnancy, infertility and postpartum.

In the episode we discuss the impact of these and early parenthood on intimacy and ultimately our partner relationship. We cover topics such as:

- Putting our partners first

- How mental health and stress impacts sexuality

- Breastfeeding and libido

- The Oral contraceptive pill and libido

- What is a sexologist and when should we see one

- What to do when/if you find your mind wandering off during sex

- Should we expect that our sex life will return to normal after postpartum

- ways to increase libido and briefly on intimacy and grief.

You can find Aleeya @great.sexpactations on instagram or via aissm.com.au of which you can book an appointment with her

Emma and The Nurtured Village podcast is on Instagram @emmagray_____ and Kaitlyn @the_rehab_mama or you can alternatively email [e-mail]

This episode is sponsored by Good Vibes Gift Boxes https://goodvibesboxes.com.au/collections/all

Come as you are - Emily Nagoski

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