It’s time to debunk the toxic myths around sex and age. Does sexual satisfaction drop off as you get older? Absolutely not! In fact, the data tells us the exact opposite is true. Today, anthropologist, bestselling author and my dear friend Dr. Wednesday Martin and I lay out the facts, which is fitting: we’re both in our fifties!
If you’re not in your fifties yet, here’s what you can look forward to. It’s the decade many of us hit the reset button on our sexual desires. It’s the decade you start purely having sex for pleasure. And it’s the decade your confidence and communication get even better because you’ve honed your relationship (and career!) skills. Wednesday and I talk about why your fifties are so sexy, the signs of perimenopause and menopause and how to treat both, and our best advice for younger women.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why your 50s are a time for empowerment, confidence, and embracing your desires.
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Tips for navigating bodily changes and maintaining intimacy in midlife.
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Understanding the impact of menopause on your body and libido, and how to adapt for a fulfilling sex life.
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- The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunter
- Study: Double Jeopardy-Analyzing the Combined Effect of Age and Gender Stereotype Threat on Older Workers
- Study: Gendered ageism: addressing discrimination based on age and sex
- NYT Article: Study Shows the Staggering Cost of Menopause for Women in the Work Force
- A Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause: Website | Instagram NYT Article: A Movement to Make Workplaces ‘Menopause Friendly’
- The Menopause Guidebook, The North American Menopause Society: Goodreads | Amazon
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