Why Pleasure and Intimacy Fade in Menopause & What To Do About It - Dr. Maria Sophocles

Do you feel there's more and more emotional distance between you and your partner?
Are you struggling to keep up with intimacy and romance and maybe even losing that connection you once had? Then this episode is for you.

Today we meet OBGYN and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Maria Sophocles, who sheds light on what she calls "The Bedroom Gap." This gap describes the mismatch in desire, expectations, and physical ability between partners, especially as we age and go through menopause.

We also cover:

• How hormonal changes, body image, and relationship dynamics intersect

• The biopsychosocial approach to sexual health — and why focusing on only hormones or meds isn't enough

• Practical strategies to improve communication and connection with your partner

• The role of estrogen, testosterone, and when to use FDA-approved treatments

• How to find ethical and effective sexual health professionals, from pelvic floor therapists to certified sex therapists, she rattled off some great resources, so get out your pen and paper.

• Why older women often rediscover pleasure and confidence once shame and societal pressure fade away

Dr. Maria Sophocles has spent 30 years as a gynecologist and public advocate for women's health. Her mission to close the gendered healthcare gap inspired her viral TED talk and her book called The Bedroom Gap. She fought for 7 years for the creation of legislation providing access to contraception in New Jersey.  Her Princeton clinic and virtual practice serves 30,000 women in the US and globally.  She is currently working on a documentary about sex and menopause and developing a health clinic in rural Kenya. 

The Bedroom Gap Book: https://mariasophoclesmd.com/book/

Contact Dr. Maria Sophocles:

Website: https://mariasophoclesmd.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mariasophoclesmd

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sophocles-591a8b10/

 

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