How to Address Intimacy Issues After Major Emotional Events
Major emotional events—such as trauma, childbirth, loss, infidelity, illness, or intense stress—can significantly impact intimacy and sexual connection in relationships. Couples often experience reduced desire, emotional distance, communication breakdowns, fear of intimacy, and physical discomfort. This in-depth guide from IvanaMD explains how emotional events disrupt intimacy, the signs to watch for, and proven strategies to rebuild closeness. Learn how to communicate openly, restore trust, reconnect through non-sexual touch, address sexual dysfunction, and heal underlying emotional stress. At IvanaMD, we offer concierge gynecology, sexual wellness care, hormone support, pelvic floor therapy, and intimacy coaching to help couples recover fully. If you’re struggling with intimacy after a life-changing experience, contact Dr. Ivana at 346-585-4077 or visit ivanamd.com for personalized support and compassionate care.
