Episode 22
Medically Reviewed by Ms. Natalie Mossayebi
How does fatigue affect your sex life?
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Relationship
Love, Sex and Parenting
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Episode 1
What does the birthing mama go through and how can you support her? (part 1)
What does the birthing mama go through and how can you support her? (part 1)
4 mins
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Episode 2
What does the birthing mama go through and how can you support her? (part 2)
What does the birthing mama go through and how can you support her? (part 2)
8 mins
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Episode 4
How does stress and sleep deprivation affect your relationship?
How does stress and sleep deprivation affect your relationship?
5 mins
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Episode 3
What does the non-birthing partner go through and how can you support them?
What does the non-birthing partner go through and how can you support them?
6 mins
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Episode 5
How do new parents make decisions as a team?
How do new parents make decisions as a team?
6 mins
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Episode 6
How do new parents value each other’s needs?
How do new parents value each other’s needs?
4 mins
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Episode 7
Why is co-regulation even more important when you’re parents? (part 1)
Why is co-regulation even more important when you’re parents? (part 1)
6 mins
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Episode 8
Why is co-regulation even more important when you’re parents? (part 2)
Why is co-regulation even more important when you’re parents? (part 2)
4 mins
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Episode 9
What is my conflict style and how is it affecting my relationship? (part 1)
What is my conflict style and how is it affecting my relationship? (part 1)
7 mins
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Episode 10
What is my conflict style and how is it affecting my relationship? (part 2)
What is my conflict style and how is it affecting my relationship? (part 2)
7 mins
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Episode 11
Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 1)
Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 1)
6 mins
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Episode 12
Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 2)
Why do we keep arguing about the same things and what can we do about it? (part 2)
6 mins
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Episode 13
How can new parents repair hurt after a fight?
How can new parents repair hurt after a fight?
5 mins
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Episode 14
How do we balance work and family life as a team? (part 1)
How do we balance work and family life as a team? (part 1)
5 mins
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Episode 15
How do we balance work and family life as a team? (part 2)
How do we balance work and family life as a team? (part 2)
5 mins
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Episode 16
Why is appreciation the glue that holds new parents together?
Why is appreciation the glue that holds new parents together?
5 mins
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Episode 17
How do you bring up a problem in your relationship?
How do you bring up a problem in your relationship?
7 mins
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Episode 18
How do you cool down in the midst of conflict with your partner? (part 1)
How do you cool down in the midst of conflict with your partner? (part 1)
5 mins
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Episode 19
How do you cool down in the midst of conflict with your partner? (part 2)
How do you cool down in the midst of conflict with your partner? (part 2)
4 mins
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Episode 20
How do hormones affect your sex life?
How do hormones affect your sex life?
6 mins
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Episode 21
How does the birth experience affect your sex life?
How does the birth experience affect your sex life?
5 mins
Episode 22
How does fatigue affect your sex life?
How does fatigue affect your sex life?
5 mins
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Episode 23
How do physiological and psychological changes affect a couple’s sex life? (part 1)
How do physiological and psychological changes affect a couple’s sex life? (part 1)
7 mins
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Episode 24
How do physiological and psychological changes affect a couple’s sex life? (part 2)
How do physiological and psychological changes affect a couple’s sex life? (part 2)
5 mins
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Episode 25
How can new parents redefine romance? (part 1)
How can new parents redefine romance? (part 1)
5 mins
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Episode 26
How can new parents redefine romance? (part 2)
How can new parents redefine romance? (part 2)
5 mins
On Unii’s Love, Sex, and Parenting Journey, we look at how parental fatigue affects a couple's sexual life.
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Related Questions
New parents often experience fatigue due to a variety of factors, including:
1. Lack of sleep: Newborns typically need to be fed every few hours, and can wake up multiple times during the night. This can make it difficult for new parents to get enough sleep, which can lead to fatigue.
2. Stress: New parents often experience a significant amount of stress as they adjust to their new roles and responsibilities. Stress can also be caused by the financial burden of a new child, and the emotional toll of dealing with the changes in their relationship.
3. Hormonal changes: Pregnancy and childbirth can cause hormonal fluctuations that can affect a woman's energy levels. In addition, postpartum depression can be a cause of fatigue.
4. Physical recovery: Giving birth can be physically demanding, and it can take time for the body to recover. This can lead to fatigue.
5. Multitasking: New parents have a lot of responsibilities, and they often have to balance taking care of a baby, work, and household chores, which can be tiring.
6. Lack of support: if new parents don't have a good support system, they may feel overwhelmed and fatigued.
It's important to remember that fatigue is normal for new parents and that it will likely improve over time as you and your baby get into a routine, and as you become more comfortable with your new role.
In order to reduce fatigue, new parents should try to get as much rest as possible, take turns caring for the baby, and ask for help when needed. It is also important to be mindful of your own physical and emotional wellbeing, and to seek professional help if necessary.