Permission for Pleasure
Permission for Pleasure
Cindy Scharkey
Sex and the Myths of Motherhood
22 minutes Posted Dec 10, 2025 at 8:00 am.
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Dr. Jessica Vernon and I continue our conversation about transitioning to parenthood. In this episode we focus on postpartum sex, the challenges women face with their changing bodies, and creating intimacy with a partner. We also call out the common myths of motherhood that in reality are unattainable: the martyr, the goddess, the superwoman and the homemaker. Jessica Vernon, MD is an obstetrician, perinatal mental health expert, and author of “Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation about B...