In this episode of the Sad Moms Club, we talk to certified sex therapist and LCSW Alex Brown. She emphasizes the significance of open communication, assertiveness, and embracing pleasure in sexual relationships. The discussion also covers practical topics like dealing with differences in sexual desire, postpartum challenges, and the importance of prioritizing intimacy. Alex provides valuable insights into tools like sensate focus and educates listeners on breaking negative sexual narratives.

If you'd like to work with Alex, click here for her website and here for her Psychology Today profile.

Books she recommends:

• Shameless Parenting by Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers
• Becoming Cliterate by Dr. Laurie Mintz, Ph.D
• Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections by Emily Nagoksi Ph.D.

Podcast episodes she recommends:

• Come As You Are: Emily Nagoski
• Pillow Talks by Vanessa and Xander Marin

These are specific Pillow Talks episodes that Alex shares with her clients often:

• Episode 12: How to Let Your Partner Love Your Body - Even If You Don't
• Episode 13: How to Handle Rejection When Your Partner Says No To Sex
• Episode 17: How to Allow Yourself To Receive In The Bedroom
• Episode 146: Are You Nagging? Or Is Your Partner Being Childish?

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