Supporting Couples' Perinatal Sexual Well-being: Testing the Introductory Modules of a Novel Prevention Program (STORK)

Supporting Couples' Perinatal Sexual Well-being: A Pilot Feasibility Study of the Introductory Modules of a Novel Prevention Program (STORK)

Most new parents will experience changes to their sexual relationship during the perinatal period, yet no accessible prevention programs exist to support couples in navigating these changes. The goal of this observational study is to test the feasibility of the introductory modules of an online program (STORK) designed to promote perinatal sexual well-being in a sample of expectant couples. The main question it aims to answer is:

Is STORK a feasible and acceptable resource to support couples' perinatal sexual well-being? Couple participants who complete the first two modules of the STORK program will answer online survey questions and an interview about their experience with the program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• both partners are at least 18 years of age
• both partners speak and read English fluently
• both partners live together and are in a relationship with each other for at least 1 year
• one partner is 12-25 weeks pregnant with both partner's first child

Exclusion Criteria:

- couples were instructed by a healthcare professional to avoid sexual activity during pregnancy