Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship Stories Sex + Wellbeing After Pregnancy
Jul 11, 2018
Kimberly Ann Johnson, sexological bodyworker, birth doula and author focused on postpartum pelvic care. She explains why postpartum is a distinct healing phase and shares invisible physiology of recovery. Conversations cover reclaiming sexuality after childbirth, expanding erotic options beyond penetration, the need for maternal care, and bodywork and somatic practices that support healing.
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Birthing Parents Need To Be Mothered
- Kimberly says postpartum care should be maternal, not just self-care; women need to be mothered.
- Partners should support the birthing parent rather than expect equal experience or role-swapping.
Request Pelvic Floor Care Early
- Ask for pelvic floor care proactively after birth, especially after surgical or mechanical interventions.
- Push for referrals because many hospitals don't automatically provide pelvic floor physical therapy.
Early Sex Ed Lacks Embodiment
- Sex education often misses embodied teachings about cycles and body intelligence from an early age.
- Kimberly argues this gap weakens somatic confidence and shapes later childbirth and sexual experiences.
