Show Notes
Think sex education ends when you leave school? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, we explore how our bodies continue to change throughout adulthood, from our 30s and 40s to later life, and why so many of us feel unprepared for it. Joined by relationship expert and intimacy coach Charlene Douglas, Sexologist Jessie Gretener and GP, menopause specialist and clinical Sexologist Dr Angela Wright - three leading sex experts, who discuss the realities of ageing, hormonal changes, well being, body confidence, and maintaining good physical and mental health through every stage of your sex life. Expect myth-busting insights, practical advice, and honest conversations about the things no one taught us growing up. Because everyone deserves to enjoy sex at any age!
Chapters:
0:00 coming up
0:35 Why Women Stop Speaking Up About Sex & What We Don't Know About the Female Body
3:39 Vulva vs Vagina and the Full Clitoris Explained
6:30 The Medical Education Gap
7:10 How Sex Changes in Midlife
9:12 Perimenopause, Menopause and Your Hormones
13:19 Vaginal Estrogen and Looking After Your Body
16:49 How to Talk to Your Partner About Pain and Dryness
20:27 Midlife Is Not a Sexual Dead End
24:46 Reconnecting With Your Body and Your Libido
29:43 Sex Toys: Where to Start
34:53 Voy Ad
41:02 Sexual Scripts, the Orgasm Gap and Faking It
44:42 Nipple Orgasms and the 40-Minute Lesson
52:39 Trauma, Menopause and Finding Safety Again
56:19 One Piece of Advice From Each Expert
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Useful Links for Further Info:
NHS Treatments for Menopause and Perimenopause - https://hwtogether.s.gy/WDLZe5
Women’s Health Concern - https://hwtogether.s.gy/xehAX2
British Menopause Society - https://thebms.org.uk/
Navigating Menopause in Cancer Podcast - https://hwtogether.s.gy/j88K9o
Bssm Statement on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (brilliant for sharing with GP for
support) - https://hwtogether.s.gy/ZfUaHi
BMS consensus statement on gsm (brilliant for sharing with GP for support)
https://hwtogether.s.gy/zMRBfH
Recommended Books:
Women’s Health Made Easy by Dr Angela Wright, Dr Cary’s Sonnenburg and Dr Angela Sharma
Mind the Gap - Karen Gurney
Want and More by Gillian Anderson
Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori Brotto
Becoming Cliterate by Laurie Mintz
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
The Science of Sex Kate Moyle
Our Experts:
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Charlene’s Quiz Cards - https://hwtogether.s.gy/sexquizcards
Charlene’s Book Come Closer - https://hwtogether.s.gy/comecloserbook
Book an Appointment with Charlene - https://hwtogether.s.gy/charlenedouglas
Jessie’s Website - https://www.jessiegretener.com/
Book an Appointment with Jessie - https://hwtogether.s.gy/jessiecoaching
Jessie’s 30 Day Pleasure Reset Course - https://hwtogether.s.gy/30daypleasurereset
Jessie’s Recommended Resource Links - https://hwtogether.s.gy/resources
Dr Angela’s Website - www.drangelawright.com
Book an Appointment with Dr Angela - https://drangelawright.com/contact
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