Sunday Pick: What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | TED Health
TED Talks Daily30 Mar 2025

Sunday Pick: What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | TED Health

Menopause isn't just hot flashes, says gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist Maria Sophocles. It's often accompanied by overlooked symptoms like painful sex or loss of libido. Shedding light on what she calls the "bedroom gap," or the difference in sexual expectations of men and women in midlife due to societal norms, Sophocles advocates for education, medical advancement and a new understanding of menopause — because sex should be pleasurable and comfortable for everyone. After the talk, join Shoshana for a conversation with OB/GYN and women’s health advocate Dr. Jessica Shepherd.

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