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75. Reclaiming Pleasure in Midlife: Understanding Painful Sex, Sensate Focus, and Vibrator Therapy with Nurse Practitioner Magen Price
In this powerful episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria sits down with Magen Price, MSN, FNP-BC, NCMP, AASECT Certified Sex Counselor, to unpack one of the most under-discussed aspects of women’s health — sexual wellness in midlife. Together, they explore how hormonal shifts, shame, & lack of education have shaped women’s experiences with sex, pleasure, & pain during perimenopause and menopause—& how we can change the narrative.
Magen shares her journey from primary care to founding Mystic Valley Sexual Wellness, a concierge clinic specializing in sexual dysfunction, menopause care, & couples intimacy counseling. She introduces listeners to two evidence-based approaches—Sensate Focus Therapy & Vibrator Therapy—that help women reconnect with pleasure, reduce pain during sex, & rediscover confidence in their bodies.
From the anatomy of arousal to why “self-touch is physical therapy for your vulva,” this conversation is both clinical & compassionate, blending practical tools with stigma-free empowerment.
What We Discuss:
Why sexual wellness deserves a seat at the table in menopause care
The difference between physical & psychological causes of painful sex (dyspareunia)
How vaginal dryness, hormone changes, & pelvic floor tension contribute to discomfort
What Sensate Focus Therapy is and how it helps retrain your brain & body for pleasure
The science behind vibrator therapy and how it improves blood flow, lubrication, & arousal
Breaking generational shame around female pleasure & self-touch
- How to talk to partners—& your healthcare provider—about sexual concerns
- Why pleasure is more than orgasm
Resources Mentioned:
Mystic Valley Sexual Wellness
OMGYes – A resource for women’s pleasure education
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (find a specialist near you via the APTA directory)
FREE Sexual Wellness in Midlife Guide
About Magen Price:
Magen Price is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, certified menopause practitioner, & AASECT-certified sex counselor. She has over a decade of experience in community health & sexual medicine, blending primary care expertise with evidence-based sexual wellness practices. In 2025, she opened Mystic Valley Sexual Wellness in Melrose, MA, where she helps women & couples reclaim pleasure, heal from pain, & thrive in midlife and beyond.
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This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.
Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.
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By Victoria Byrd, Pharmacist and Certified Menopause Health CoachIn this powerful episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria sits down with Magen Price, MSN, FNP-BC, NCMP, AASECT Certified Sex Counselor, to unpack one of the most under-discussed aspects of women’s health — sexual wellness in midlife. Together, they explore how hormonal shifts, shame, & lack of education have shaped women’s experiences with sex, pleasure, & pain during perimenopause and menopause—& how we can change the narrative.
Magen shares her journey from primary care to founding Mystic Valley Sexual Wellness, a concierge clinic specializing in sexual dysfunction, menopause care, & couples intimacy counseling. She introduces listeners to two evidence-based approaches—Sensate Focus Therapy & Vibrator Therapy—that help women reconnect with pleasure, reduce pain during sex, & rediscover confidence in their bodies.
From the anatomy of arousal to why “self-touch is physical therapy for your vulva,” this conversation is both clinical & compassionate, blending practical tools with stigma-free empowerment.
What We Discuss:
Why sexual wellness deserves a seat at the table in menopause care
The difference between physical & psychological causes of painful sex (dyspareunia)
How vaginal dryness, hormone changes, & pelvic floor tension contribute to discomfort
What Sensate Focus Therapy is and how it helps retrain your brain & body for pleasure
The science behind vibrator therapy and how it improves blood flow, lubrication, & arousal
Breaking generational shame around female pleasure & self-touch
- How to talk to partners—& your healthcare provider—about sexual concerns
- Why pleasure is more than orgasm
Resources Mentioned:
Mystic Valley Sexual Wellness
OMGYes – A resource for women’s pleasure education
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy (find a specialist near you via the APTA directory)
FREE Sexual Wellness in Midlife Guide
About Magen Price:
Magen Price is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, certified menopause practitioner, & AASECT-certified sex counselor. She has over a decade of experience in community health & sexual medicine, blending primary care expertise with evidence-based sexual wellness practices. In 2025, she opened Mystic Valley Sexual Wellness in Melrose, MA, where she helps women & couples reclaim pleasure, heal from pain, & thrive in midlife and beyond.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
👉 Subscribe to Women Mastering Midlife for more empowering conversations about the mind, body, and hormonal health in midlife.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: If this episode resonated with you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.
Join the Women Mastering Midlife Community and let’s grow stronger together. Listen & subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
Join the Conversation
Get your FREE guides HERE: www.msvictoriabyrd.com/free-guides
Share your thoughts and stories on our social channels and tag us @WomenMasteringMidlife and @misvictoriabyrd Let’s rewrite the narrative together!
Find more information on our website: www.womenmasteringmidlife.com
Book a FREE 1:1 discovery call to learn more about coaching programs and courses
Subscribe & Review
Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more women navigating midlife with strength and resilience.
Disclaimer
This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. The hosts, guests, and experts featured are not your personal healthcare providers or advisors. The content should not be considered as professional, personalized medical, psychological, or prescriptive advice.
Always consult qualified professionals such as your physician, therapist, pharmacist, or coach for specific concerns and decisions related to your health or lifestyle. *Women Mastering Midlife* is not responsible for any undesired outcomes resulting from actions taken based on the content of this podcast.