Let’s talk about sex in perimenopause, baby! Because who doesn’t want to get it on when you’re experiencing hot flashes, weight gain, and mood swings, right? Well, you do! At the very least, you deserve to feel connected to your body and to your partner during this time, and Dr. Alyse Kelly-Jones, MD,  FACOG, IF, is here to tell us how! 

 

Dr. Kelly-Jones is an OB/GYN and “sexpert” who is on a mission to help more women have better sex in perimenopause and beyond, and not settle for painful, pity sex to keep their partners happy. Whether you’re in perimenopause, postmenopause, or still a young spring chicken, this episode is full of wisdom to improve your sex life!

 

Resources mentioned:

• OMGYES

• Rosy App

 

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• The key to better, hotter sex is communication. Based on your upbringing, sex and pleasure can feel shameful to talk about, but keeping open and honest communication with your OB/GYN, therapist, and partner can completely transform your sex life.

• Painful sex in perimenopause is common, but it is not something you have to live with. There are so many options you can discuss with your doctor, from vaginal estrogen products to pelvic floor therapy. Please don’t suffer in silence; let your doctor know so they can walk you through the options.

• Try implementing a “couple’s contract” with your partner if you’re not feeling super aligned in the bedroom. Decide on an interval of how often you’ll have sex, and trade off who initiates so you’re both responsible for getting things going.

 

Wake Up to Your Life is an award-winning podcast hosted by Colleen Odegaard. On this show, you’ll hear from experts (and learn from my own hilarious stories) on how to rediscover yourself in a new season of life, no matter what that looks like for you. 

 

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