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Under the Hood
Pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Alexandra DiGrado and sex & couples therapist Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy get real about sexual health, intimacy, and the stuff we didn't learn about our body in school. From the clitoral hood to parenthood, no topic is off-limits. Each episode blends a combined 30 years of clinical experience with compassionate advice and humor, giving you trusted knowledge, practical tools, and the confidence to take charge of your health and relationships.
Under the Hood
Episode 3: What No One Tells You About Postpartum Intimacy (aka sex after having a baby)
“Six weeks and you’re good to go” is not the whole story. In this candid conversation, Dr.
Rebecca Howard Eudy (sex & couples therapist, Boston) and Dr. Alex DiGrado (pelvic floor PT,
Melrose, MA) break down why postpartum sexual health is complex. From scar care, pelvic-floor
coordination, breastfeeding-related dryness, and smart lube choices to identity shifts,
“touched
out” fatigue, and how to ease back in (think: first base, then second), you’ll get a realistic,
compassionate roadmap for reconnecting with your body and your partner.
What You’ll Learn
- Why the 6-week “all clear” ≠ fully healed, and what realistic timelines look like
- Pelvic floor changes after birth: tension + weakness + trigger points, and how
- coordination beats “just Kegels”
- Hormones and how they affect sexual and pelvic health and desire
- How to re-start intimacy gently: kissing-only nights, pressure-free progression, and
- broadening what “counts as sex”
- When to see a pelvic floor PT and why early help prevents pain/tension cycles
- The “touched out” paradox, and how communication and scheduling actually boost desire
Tune in if you’ve ever thought:
- “We got the 6-week clearance, so… why doesn’t sex feel okay yet?”
- “Is this pain normal, or should I see a pelvic floor PT?”
- “Why is my orgasm MIA after birth?”
- “How do we feel close again when we’re exhausted and ‘touched out’?”
Resources
- The Postpartum Essentials Virtual course
- Sex After Baby Mini-Course
- Find a pelvic floor PT: pelvicrehab.com or Pelvic Global Directory
- Under the Hood Newsletter (Boston Pelvic PT)
- Parents in Love Newsletter by Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy
Connect with Us:
Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy → rebeccaeudy.com | Instagram @rebeccahowardeudy
Dr. Alex DiGrado → bostonpelvicpt.com | Instagram @bostonpelvicpt
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