Why can intimacy be so difficult after perinatal loss?

Sexuality after perinatal loss is a topic that is rarely talked about: just like death, sex is still taboo in many countries, particularly in the case of adverse perinatal events. A couple ’s intimacy during bereavement is a greatly neglected subject and is generally not addressed during training courses or conferences for healthcare professionals.
Source: Women and Birth - Category: Midwifery Authors: Source Type: research