Episode Details

Hot flashes. Vaginal dryness. Sleepless nights.

If menopause has made you feel disconnected from your body or from sex, you are not alone. In this episode of Taboo To Truth, I break down what really happens to your sexual health during perimenopause and menopause and why your sex life is not over.

I share my own experience, including the reality of hot flashes interrupting intimacy, and explain how hormonal shifts in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone impact desire, arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction.

You will learn why pain during sex is common but treatable, why lubricant is essential, how vibrators support vaginal health, and what the research from the Kinsey Institute reveals about pleasure after 50.

Menopause changes the conversation around sex. It does not end it. This episode is your invitation to approach pleasure differently and reclaim it on your terms.

In This Episode:

00:00 Hot Flashes And Lost Desire

00:42 Why Menopause Changes Sex

01:28 What Happens To Hormones

02:15 Vaginal Dryness And Painful Sex

03:05 Why Sex Still Matters For Your Health

03:55 What The Kinsey Institute Found

04:45 Solo Pleasure As Symptom Support

05:35 Tools That Help. Lube And Vibrators

06:20 Reclaiming Pleasure On Your Terms

07:08 Closing

Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!

Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

Email: karen@taboototruth.com

Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

Email: karen@taboototruth.com

Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

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