In this episode we are joined once again by Ana Lopez from Sex in Spanglish. Ana Lopez, a sexologist and certified sex and life coach, discusses the critical journey new parents face in reconnecting sexually after the arrival of a baby. The conversation delves deep into the emotional and physical transformations that occur during the postpartum period and the significance of reacquainting ourselves with our body. 

Ana shares advice on preparing for postpartum sex, managing body image issues, and the vital role of open communication with partners. This episode breaks down cultural barriers surrounding the topic of sex and offers practical tips for navigating these challenges, aiming to empower listeners to rediscover pleasure and intimacy in their relationships.

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In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• The top reasons behind postpartum sexual challenges.
• How cultural perspectives affect sex and desire.
• How to initiate conversations about sex with your partner post-baby.
• How to manage the mental load as moms and in order to enhance the focus back to intimacy.

Resources Mentioned on the Episode:

• Episode 19: How to Bring Back Your Sex Life with Sex in Spanglish
• Just Don't Get Pregnant and Other Dichos: A Latina's Guide to Deconstructing Cultural Messages and Enjoying Sex Sin Vergüenza
• 69 Ways to Fuck: From Boring to Mind-Blowing
• Galoza Gossip: A weekly email series empowering mujeres to get in touch with their bodies, own their pleasure and where we discuss all the cochinadas our abuelas didn’t tell us about.

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