Sex After Kids is a Canadian comedy released in 2013, directed by Jeremy LaLonde and starred by Paul Amos, Shannon Beckner, and Katie Boland. It depicts the lives of various couples who all have children and are struggling to rekindle their sexual lives.
The film takes a humorous look at the challenges of balancing parenthood while trying to maintain their sex lives. The couples in the movie are all going through different scenarios, from co-parenting struggles to infidelity. None of them feel brave enough to ask for help, but they are all desperate for support.
The storyline follows several couples in various stages of their parenting lives. The couples are all engaged in their own unique sexual adventures, and their stories interweave throughout the film. The couples have to navigate their busy schedules while juggling work, children, and their sex lives.
One couple's struggles involve their young baby who wakes up every time they try to have sex, while another couple is dealing with the lack of attraction that has crept into their marriage after years of parenthood.
The film blends raunchy humor with a relatable portrayal of the pains of sex in monogamous relationships. Some moments will make you laugh out loud, while others will give you some food for thought and make you see the beauty in the chaos of parenthood. Sex After Kids brings attention to the importance of communication, making time for one another, and the reality of parenthood.
