Infertility, IVF & Intimacy: How to Stay Connected Through It All | Women’s Health

In this episode of the Please Me Podcast, Eve sits down with Becky Gleed, a reproductive and perinatal health expert and host of the Perinatal and Reproductive Perspectives Podcast, to explore how infertility, IVF, and assisted reproduction impact intimacy, relationships, and mental health. Eve also shares her personal IVF experience, opening up about how fertility treatments can shift sex from something spontaneous and connective into something scheduled and clinical—often creating emotional pressure and disconnection for couples. Together, they discuss the psychological toll of infertility and offer supportive, practical ways to maintain communication, intimacy, and emotional closeness throughout the journey. This conversation also expands into postpartum realities, including breastfeeding challenges, identity shifts, and maternal mental health. They highlight the importance of prioritizing the wellbeing of the birthing individual and recognizing early signs of more serious conditions, including postpartum psychosis. This episode is a compassionate and empowering resource for anyone navigating fertility challenges, reproductive health concerns, or changes in intimacy during the journey to parenthood. What You’ll Learn• How infertility and IVF affect intimacy and relationships• Why fertility treatments can create emotional stress and disconnection• Ways to maintain connection and communication during fertility challenges• The importance of advocating for yourself in reproductive care• The role of mental health support during infertility and IVF• How postpartum recovery and breastfeeding can impact intimacy• Understanding postpartum psychosis and the importance of early support Connect With the GuestBecky GleedWebsite: https://www.perinatalreproductivewellness.com/ Resources from EveThe Sexual Longevity Protocol: https://pleaseme.online/the-sexual-longevity-protocol/30-Day Self-Pleasure & Body Reconnection Practices (Free): https://pleaseme.online/the-30-day-self-pleasure-body-reconnection-practices/ Connect With EveWebsite: https://pleaseme.onlineSubstack: https://pleaseme.substack.comPatreon (Ad-Free + Bonus Content): https://patreon.com/PleaseMePodcastBe a Guest: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/beaguestonpleasemepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices