Strong & Nourished Momma · September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

119 | Postpartum Sex, Libido & Your Pelvic Floor: What Nobody Tells You with Lindsay Thorsen, DPT

Pelvic floor physical therapist and sex educator Lindsay Thorsen, DPT joins the show for an honest conversation about sex, libido, and your pelvic floor after having a baby. Heads up, momma: this episode is explicit. This week's episode is a different kind of conversation. Val sits down with Lindsay Thorsen, DPT — a pelvic floor physical therapist and sex educator — for an open, honest conversation about what actually happens to your body, your libido, and your pelvic floor after having a baby. Heads up, momma: this episode is explicit and not one for the carpool line — grab your headphones for this one. IN THIS EPISODE: Meet Lindsay Thorsen, DPT — pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Sex and Sensibility Why Lindsay calls postpartum a "mini menopause" — and what that actually means for your body What's normal (and not) about sex feeling different after having a baby When pain, leaking, or other symptoms are a sign to seek help vs. something that resolves on its own Where your libido actually went — and how the mental load of motherhood plays into desire One thing you can do this week that isn't "just relax" How partners can better understand what's happening for a new mom, physically and emotionally Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again? Conversations like this one are exactly why Val built the free Start Strong Workshop — a 25-minute, on-demand workshop covering the foundation every postpartum momma needs: a quick diaphragmatic breathing practice, adding protein to every meal, and picking ONE small habit to build real momentum. It's free at wellnessbyval.com/workshop, and it's also how you get on the waitlist for Val's next group coaching round, opening in January (her current cohort has already started). Resources & Links Book a free 15-minute consult call with Val: wellnessbyval.com/call Leave a voice message: speakpipe.com/newsletter Connect with Val: Instagram @wellnessbyval_ Free Protein Guide: wellnessbyval.kit.com/proteinsnackguide Core Comeback Challenge: wellnessbyval.com/core How to Connect with Lindsay! Social Media: @sex.and.sensibility Email: [email protected] Website: [email protected] Connect with Val Instagram: @wellnessbyval_ Website: wellnessbyval.com This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice. Always consult your healthcare provider with questions about breastfeeding, postpartum nutrition, or your individual health needs.