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Male Bag | How to Keep Your Relationship Strong During Fertility Treatment
Episode 718th February 2026 • The Male Fertility Podcast • Ciaran and Shaun
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This week, we open up the Male Bag to answer a listener’s question that will resonate with anyone going through fertility treatment: “How can we stop fertility from creating distance between us?”

We discuss the importance of communication, sharing our own experiences of how we learned to debrief after appointments and be vulnerable with our partners. We also discuss the power of date nights, the importance of individual time, and how to reconnect with intimacy when sex becomes a chore.

💬 Key Topics Discussed

The Importance of Communication and Regular Check-ins

How to Debrief After Appointments

Finding Common Ground and Understanding Your Partner’s Needs

The Power of Date Nights and Rediscovering Joy

The Importance of Individual Time and Filling Your Own Cup

Reconnecting with Intimacy and Removing the Pressure of Sex

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