105. Why You Don't Want Sex Anymore (And What to Do About It) with Dr. Maria Sophocles

105. Why You Don't Want Sex Anymore (And What to Do About It) with Dr. Maria Sophocles

What really happens to sex in midlife - and why do so many women feel like their desire disappears overnight?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles, a leading menopause expert and author of The Bedroom Gap, to break down the truth about libido, hormones, and what's actually driving sexual burnout in perimenopause and beyond.

We get into the physical, emotional, and relationship factors that impact desire, and most importantly, what you can do to feel like yourself again.

  • Why so many women lose interest in sex during perimenopause (it's not just hormones)
  • How the "Bedroom Gap" creates tension in relationships after 40
  • The role of estrogen, vaginal health, and why pain during sex is often ignored
  • Efficacy and safety of hormone replacement therapy to help libido
  • How to talk to your partner about the changes you're experiencing
  • Simple, realistic ways to rebuild desire, intimacy, and connection

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Episode Links:

Dr. Maria Sophocles
TED Talk: What Happens to Sex in Midlife
The Bedroom Gap: ReWrite The Rules and Roles of Sex in Midlife
Wake Her Up Provider Directory
Menopause.org
Equelle
Bonafide

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104. The Missing Piece Behind Your Perimenopause Symptoms: Your Nervous System

104. The Missing Piece Behind Your Perimenopause Symptoms: Your Nervous System

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103. Feeling Burnt Out in Perimenopause? Here's What Your Body Actually Needs

103. Feeling Burnt Out in Perimenopause? Here's What Your Body Actually Needs

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102. Undereating In Perimenopause: The #1 Habit Wrecking Your Hormones & Metabolism

102. Undereating In Perimenopause: The #1 Habit Wrecking Your Hormones & Metabolism

Discover why undereating after 40 wrecks your hormones, thyroid, and metabolism—and how to finally fuel your body for better energy, sleep, and mood. Are you undereating without even realizing it? In ...

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101. High Cortisol After 40: Busting Myths & What You Really Need to Focus On

101. High Cortisol After 40: Busting Myths & What You Really Need to Focus On

In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're diving deep into cortisol, the stress hormone that plays a significant role in our health, especially for women over 40. If you've been feeling exhau...

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100. Midlife Health: What Actually Moves the Needle After 40

100. Midlife Health: What Actually Moves the Needle After 40

Today marks our 100th episode! I'm sharing the biggest lessons I've learned - personally and professionally - about health, hormones, and thriving after 40. This episode isn't about supplements or the...

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99. Boundaries in Perimenopause: Why They Matter More Than You Think

99. Boundaries in Perimenopause: Why They Matter More Than You Think

In this episode, we're talking about one of the most overlooked drivers of how women feel in midlife and perimenopause: boundaries. Not just saying "no", but protecting your mental space, stress load...

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98. Why Piecing Your Health Together Isn't Working in Perimenopause

98. Why Piecing Your Health Together Isn't Working in Perimenopause

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