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What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | Maria Sophocles

Apr 5, 2024
Gynecologist Maria Sophocles discusses the 'bedroom gap' in midlife, highlighting overlooked menopausal symptoms like painful sex. She advocates for education, medical advancements, and a new understanding of menopause to make sex pleasurable and comfortable for everyone.
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  • Menopause affects women's sexual health with symptoms like painful sex, highlighting the 'bedroom gap'.
  • Advocating for education and destigmatizing menopausal sexual issues can help bridge the 'bedroom gap'.

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Identification of the Bedroom Gap

The podcast discusses the concept of the bedroom gap, which highlights the sexual challenges faced by menopausal women, focusing on issues like loss of libido and painful intercourse. Dr. Sophocles explains how menopause affects the production of estrogen in women, leading to changes in collagen and blood vessels, resulting in discomfort during intercourse and decreased lubrication. The bedroom gap is influenced by both biological changes and societal gender roles, impacting women's sexual health and relationships, while men have had medical solutions like Viagra for erectile dysfunction.

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