Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst Sex and Menopause: A Cross-over Episode From The Sex for Saints Podcast
May 18, 2021
This week, Cami Hurst, a clinically trained sex therapist and host of Sex Therapy 101, teams up with Amanda Louder, of The Sex for Saints Podcast. They tackle the misconception that great sex ends at menopause, discussing the biological and psychological changes women face. Cami offers insights on managing symptoms, like dryness and pain, as well as strategies to maintain a fulfilling sex life. They explore the positive aspects of menopause, emphasizing lifelong sexual growth and connection.
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Menopause Is A Time-Limited Transition
- Menopause is defined medically as 12 consecutive months without a period and is a transition, not a permanent decline.
- Symptoms often lift about two to three years after the final menstrual period.
Three Lenses Explain Sexual Change
- Sexual health during menopause must be viewed through biological, psychological, and social lenses.
- Each lens contributes different causes and solutions to sexual changes.
Prefer Estrogen Cream For Thinning Tissue
- Use medical estrogen cream when vaginal tissues thin and tear, since it restores elasticity better than lube.
- Choose lubricants carefully because some pull moisture and can worsen dryness after sex.
