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Although many couples have questions and preoccupations regarding those changes, they are rarely addressed by professionals and paraprofessionals in perinatal health care, mainly because of lack of knowledge and training. An online training session that addressed couples\u2019 perinatal sexual changes tailored for health care perinatal professionals (nurses and midwives) and paraprofessionals (doulas) was developed, implemented, and evaluated.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Participants completed 4 steps: (1) a baseline online questionnaire assessing training needs and measures on knowledge, attitudes, and perceived counseling skills regarding couples\u2019 perinatal sexual changes; (2) a 2\u2010hour online training session on the topic with theoretical and practical content; (3) an online post\u2010training satisfaction questionnaire; and (4) a one\u2010month follow\u2010up assessment using the same measures as at baseline.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Of the 74 participants (20 nurses, 20 midwives, 34 doulas) who completed the study, 37.8% had previous training in sexuality and 18.9% in perinatal sexuality. Results showed pre\u2010 to post\u2010training significant increases in knowledge and attitudes toward couples\u2019 perinatal sexual changes, characterized by more positivity, flexibility, openness, and sense of competence regarding the topic. There were also significant pre\u2010 to post\u2010training increases in perceived utility, comfort, intention, and sense of self\u2010efficacy related to counseling skills regarding couples\u2019 perinatal sexual changes. After training, more participants discussed couples\u2019 sexual changes with couples during and after pregnancy. After training, significantly fewer participants reported lack of knowledge, lack of training, and lack of discomfort as barriers to discussions on couples\u2019 perinatal sexual changes, whereas more reported lack of time as a barrier. 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