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Hey Mamas,

If you're anything like me, you're running on empty, and let's be honest, intimacy with your partner is the first thing that gets sidelined. It happens! Especially when I think about balancing it all with my own kids and living in a 1920s house where you can literally hear everything.

In this candid episode of Moms Unboxed, I'm getting vulnerable and sharing tips and thoughts on how to bring the spark back. I truly believe we don't have to accept a non-intimate relationship as our "new reality."

Here's what we're unboxing in this episode:

• Intimacy vs. Sex: Why emotional connection is the foundation, and how simple, non-sexual gestures (like a kiss in the grocery line!) are actually what women crave most.

• The Schedule Secret: Why you need to let go of the "corny" idea of scheduling sex. Melanie explains how prioritizing this time is an act of self-care and relationship preservation.

• The Exhaustion Barrier: How to advocate for yourself and ask for more help from your partner and even your kids to create the mental and energetic space for intimacy.

• Open Communication: Why using "I" statements is crucial for sharing your feelings about a diminished sex drive without making your partner feel defensive or blamed.

• Creative Connection: Simple, playful ideas for at-home dates, putting the phone away, and being present—even if all you have is a 15-minute makeout session on the couch!

Stop accepting a non-intimate partnership as your new reality! Listen in, connect with Moms Unboxed on Instagram, and learn how to live a sensual, liberated, and unboxed life.