Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
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Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Ep #126: Let's Talk About Sex: Inter and Outercourse with Dr. James Simon
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Join nutritionist, menopause educator, and published researcher Andrea Donsky as she welcomes Dr. James Simon, a leading expert in sexual health and menopause. Together, they explore the changes in libido and intimacy during perimenopause and menopause, offering practical solutions and insights to redefine sexual wellness. Dr. Simon provides excellent advice on how to navigate this phase of life with confidence and connection.
Key Takeaways:
- Perimenopause and menopause significantly change our bodies, particularly affecting genitourinary and sexual health.
- Explore the concept of a sleep divorce and how it benefits you and your partner.
- Dr. Simon’s approach focuses on guiding partners to improve communication and express their needs effectively.
- How genitourinary issues can impact your enjoyment of sex and what steps you can take to address them.
- When to use a moisturizer vs when to use a lubricant.
- A discussion on the difference in the time it takes for females and males to reach climax.
- What can be considered the "normal" range of libido, and how can certain medications help address this issue.
- Navigating partner dynamics and relationships in perimenopause and menopause.
- Tips on how to impart new patterns in our sex lives as we age.
- How our individual experiences, including trauma and upbringing, influence our sex lives.
- Moving to “outer course” to overcome discomfort and other issues and regain pleasure.
Links:
Sexual Health and Perimenopause and Menopause
UTIs in Perimenopause and Menopause
Dr. Simon's Website
Restore Yourself: A Woman’s Guide to Reviving Her Sexual Desire and Passion for Life by Dr. James Simon
Libido Survey
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