Kellie and Mel talk with Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, an internationally recognized sex therapist, a certified bariatric coach, and a bariatric patient herself. She offers loads of insight and validation for why you may feel awkward about sex after you have weight loss surgery. The discussion begins with why the act of sex is important, both emotionally and physically, why planning or scheduling sex is normal, and how to mentally “get in the mood” to have sex with your partner. The conversation goes deeper into how hormones, medications, and bariatric surgery can impact your desire and arousal. Dr. Bat Sheva stresses that feeling sexy or being sexual has nothing to do with your size. She talks about how to reclaim your sexiness and accept that your partner does think you’re sexy. They answer questions submitted by the audience addressing how stimulation and achieving orgasm may change after bariatric surgery, feeling wanted by your partner, and complicated emotions that can arise in relationships and how they may change over time with your partners. Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus is a wealth of knowledge and information, and OSLP looks forward to having her back again soon to dive deeper into many of the topics discussed. She can be found on her website at www.drbatsheva.com and on her Instagram. Her book, Satisfaction Guaranteed: Have the Sex You’ve Always Wanted, can be found in the OSLP Amazon store. OSLP strives to educate and inform the bariatric community and those with predetermined ideas about weight loss surgery. Join our email list at www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com for the latest OSLP updates. Consider supporting us on www.patreon.com/OSLP and become a Badass Benchie! JBY 2023 Tickets are on sale now! OSLP Amazon Store Front OSLP - Recommended Products: www.procarenow.com  www.ubahome.co www.barilife.com  www.sabpweightlosssurgery.com https://thesleeveddietitian.com www.greatideas.net.au Discount Codes from OSLP @procarenow OSLP⁠ @portionperfection OSLP @the.t.r.i.b.e.membership OSLP⁠ @barilifee OSLP @uba.social OSLP @sabp_weightloss @obvi OSLP15⁠ @builtbar OSLP⁠ @hidratespark OSLP⁠ @javy OSLP20