Health & Fitness / 22 June, 2026 / Ellie Thompson

Parental Control, Ep 135: Relationships, Sex & Intimacy After Having Kids

Becoming parents changes everything, including your relationship. In this episode of Parental Control, Ellie Thompson is joined by relationship and sex therapist Georgina Vass to discuss what really happens to intimacy, communication and connection after children.

Why do so many couples end up feeling more like colleagues than lovers? Is it normal for sex to disappear after kids? How much conflict comes down to the mental load? And how do you know the difference between a rough patch and a relationship that’s genuinely in trouble?

Together, they explore the biggest communication mistakes couples make, the impact of social media on modern relationships, and why many women feel unprepared for the effect motherhood can have on sexual wellbeing.

An honest, insightful and reassuring conversation for anyone navigating love, sex and family life.

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About Georgina Vass

Georgina Vass is a highly experienced relationship and sex therapist who translates evidence-based research into practical, accessible strategies that help individuals and couples build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

With over 15 years of professional and educational experience across sex education and mental health services, Georgina specialises in supporting clients through a wide range of relational and intimacy challenges. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between psychological theory and real-life application, offering clear, compassionate guidance that helps people better understand themselves and their partners, improve communication, and create lasting change in their relationships.

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