Download the Conceivio App

Giselle

Giselle

Yoga Teacher

Chelsea

Chelsea

Mindfulness Expert

Kristina

Kristina

Naturopath

Shanti

Shanti

Sexologist

Lisa

Lisa

Female Health

Rose

Rose

Fertility Coach

Talia

Talia

Sleep Expert

Julia

Julia

Nutritionist

Download App

Access at-home fertility tests, supplements, and resources at Conceivio

Download Conceivio App

4.7 rating on App Stores

QR code

Free Fertility Guide & Tools

Sign up for free expert fertility tools, easy-to-follow guidance, healthy recipes, updates, and more! See you in your Inbox!

Navigation

Contact us

Conceivio ApS
Ragnagade 7, 2100 Copenhagen
Denmark

2026 © Conceivio ApS

Home Resources Marketplace Clinics About Us

How Sex Shifts When It Becomes Functional

Shanti Kearney

Video

2 min

Understand how trying to conceive can change the nature of intimacy.

When sex moves from "spontaneous" to "scheduled", it fundamentally changes your emotional landscape. 🗓️

It is completely normal to feel a shift from:

Playful → Purposeful

Connection-focused → Outcome-focused

Curiosity → Pressure

This "internal monitoring" can activate stress hormones that dampen libido. Remember: this isn't a failure, it’s an adaptation. This video explains how to gently uncouple sex from evaluation so your body can feel safe again. 🌿

More on this topic

Sexual Desire When Trying to Conceive: Restoring Intimacy & Sensuality

Trying to Conceive

Sexual Desire When Trying to Conceive: Restoring Intimacy & Sensuality

This guide explains sexual desire when trying to conceive, exploring how stress, attachment patterns, and performance pressure affect intimacy. It outlines ways to restore sensuality, rebuild connection, and strengthen relationship intimacy during the fertility journey.

Relationships

Sex and Relationships

Sex

Camilla J. J. Sørensen

Camilla J. J. Sørensen

Video

7 min

How to Cope With a Failed IVF Cycle and Move Forward

Trying to Conceive

How to Cope With a Failed IVF Cycle and Move Forward

This guide explains how to cope with a failed IVF cycle, including grieving after IVF failure, understanding next steps, seeking IVF failure support, and deciding whether to take a break after IVF. It offers emotional and practical guidance to help you move forward with clarity and resilience.

Relationships

Sex and Relationships

Stress and Mindfulness

Balance

IVF

Mindfullness

Sarah Banks

Video

16 min

The Emotional Journey of Fertility Treatment: What to Expect

Trying to Conceive

Pregnancy

The Emotional Journey of Fertility Treatment: What to Expect

Fertility treatment can feel like an emotional roller coaster, affecting mental health, relationships, work, and physical well-being. This video introduces the psychological impact of infertility and offers a reflection exercise to help you understand where your life is most affected.

Stress and Mindfulness

Mindfullness

IVF

Sex and Relationships

Jessie Egedal

Video

7 min

Managing Stress During Fertility Treatment: Practical Support

Trying to Conceive

Pregnancy

Managing Stress During Fertility Treatment: Practical Support

Stress is a natural part of fertility treatment, and it can affect you emotionally and physically through anxiety, sleep problems, fatigue, and overwhelm. This video shares practical strategies to manage stress during fertility treatment, including mindfulness, self-care, setting healthy boundaries, communicating with your partner, and using a simple deep breathing technique to calm the nervous system.

Mindfullness

Stress and Mindfulness

IVF

Sex and Relationships

Jessie Egedal

Video

8 min

How to Solve Sexual Problems: Solutions for Healthier Intimacy

Trying to Conceive

How to Solve Sexual Problems: Solutions for Healthier Intimacy

In this video, we explore how to solve sexual problems by addressing body image, sexual shame, low desire and intimacy challenges. Learn why masturbation, communication and healthier expectations can support sexual confidence and deeper connection.

Sex

Sex and Relationships

Relationships

Camilla J. J. Sørensen

Camilla J. J. Sørensen

Video

7 min

Understanding Sexual Desire: Pleasure, the Brain and Your Body

Trying to Conceive

Understanding Sexual Desire: Pleasure, the Brain and Your Body

In this video, you’ll learn how sexual desire and pleasure are shaped by the brain, the body, and the senses. We explore why sexuality is more than penetration, how the clitoris and skin play an important role in pleasure, and why many people experience desire differently than society expects. The session also reflects on how shame, stress, and life experiences can block intimacy, and how curiosity and understanding can support a healthier connection to sexuality.

Sex

Sex and Relationships

Relationships

Camilla J. J. Sørensen

Camilla J. J. Sørensen

Video

10 min

Download the Conceivio App

Scan the QR code to download and try the app for free

QR code

4.7 rating on App Stores

How Sex Shifts When It Becomes Functional