The first thing is to reconcile yourself with your body, without guilt or unattainable goals, and to take care of yourself. Next, it's a question of encouraging moments together: while the relationship with your partner is necessarily different, it can also be an opportunity to explore new sexual practices.

No, being a mother doesn't mean giving up on being a woman, fully, with your partner, at work, with your friends, with other potential partners. In fact, it's surely the key to living out your role as a parent to the full: thinking about yourself, enjoying yourself, enjoying yourself - all of this can only have a positive impact on your children.

Author, director (two documentaries broadcast on France 2) and sex educator for adults, Ovidie's work revolves mainly around women's sexual freedom. She is the author of several Osez guides, including Osez l'amour pendant la grossesse and Osez découvrir le point G.