Dr. Casie Danenhauer, DPT and her partner, Austin Humble, share a candid conversation about the very under discussed and often taboo topic of sex and intimacy during pregnancy. Talking points include:
Myths related to sexual desire during pregnancy and different trimesters
Factors that can influence sexual desire- Knowing there's no "normal"!
Sexuality vs. sensuality and intimacy and the need to open up perspectives of intimacy
Benefits of intimacy for baby and pregnant partner
Role of self-reflection and communication in intimacy and desires
Strategies to support intimacy
Hormonal benefits to parents and babies of intimacy