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Laura Applewhite | Sex and Relationships in Menopause, Does the Menopause Bring a Reduced Sex Drive or is it That Sex Takes a Lower Priority During The Menopause?
In the first of a new monthly feature on Sex and Relationships, Dawn and Tracy are joined this week by Laura Applewhite, founder of hysterectomy healing. The ladies are going to get real and talk about Sex and Relationships during menopause. Does menopause have an effect on your sex drive or is it just a myth?
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The ladies discuss the three things they think are the most important factors during sex…pleasure, safety and connection to your own body and why these factors might have an effect on women's sex drive when they are going through menopause.
- Tracy gives her thoughts on how sex is different in middle age and how one night stands are no longer an option due to safety concerns and women having different needs later in life, such as emotional connections being more important than physical attraction. Is this an effect of menopause or is it just age?
- Do women use menopause as an excuse for a lack of sex drive instead of looking for the true reason they no longer enjoy sex? It could, instead, be a range of factors. The ladies share their thoughts on reasons you might have lost that spark.
- Does society condition us to think that we can’t, or shouldn’t, have sex as we get older? Is sex for young people only? The ladies discuss the idea that women should be comfortable at any age with their bodies and their sexual needs.
BEST MOMENTS
“Sex is not a job, don’t put it at the bottom of your ‘to do’ list”
“Am I attracted to my partner anymore? Are they attracted to me? Is sex now boring? These are the hard questions you have to ask yourself.”
“I intend to have sex til I die, mainly because I love it, but it’s also great exercise”
“I think it’s a load of bollocks that sex drive goes down when menopause kicks in.”
EPISODE RESOURCES
Real Women on Instagram
Real Women Website
ABOUT THE GUEST
Laura Applewhite, founder of hysterectomy healing, is on a mission to help as many women as possible, who have had a hysterectomy, and/or would like to master their menopause. Laura created a programme that puts women at the heart of their own healing journey that helps women listen to their intuition, use their voice and connect to their whole being.
www.instagram.com/laura_apples_/
www.facebook.com/groups/hysterectomyhealingwithlauraapplewhite
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets. But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.
Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick. Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.
Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff. Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.
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By Tracy Cartland-Ward & Dawn WillockIn the first of a new monthly feature on Sex and Relationships, Dawn and Tracy are joined this week by Laura Applewhite, founder of hysterectomy healing. The ladies are going to get real and talk about Sex and Relationships during menopause. Does menopause have an effect on your sex drive or is it just a myth?
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The ladies discuss the three things they think are the most important factors during sex…pleasure, safety and connection to your own body and why these factors might have an effect on women's sex drive when they are going through menopause.
- Tracy gives her thoughts on how sex is different in middle age and how one night stands are no longer an option due to safety concerns and women having different needs later in life, such as emotional connections being more important than physical attraction. Is this an effect of menopause or is it just age?
- Do women use menopause as an excuse for a lack of sex drive instead of looking for the true reason they no longer enjoy sex? It could, instead, be a range of factors. The ladies share their thoughts on reasons you might have lost that spark.
- Does society condition us to think that we can’t, or shouldn’t, have sex as we get older? Is sex for young people only? The ladies discuss the idea that women should be comfortable at any age with their bodies and their sexual needs.
BEST MOMENTS
“Sex is not a job, don’t put it at the bottom of your ‘to do’ list”
“Am I attracted to my partner anymore? Are they attracted to me? Is sex now boring? These are the hard questions you have to ask yourself.”
“I intend to have sex til I die, mainly because I love it, but it’s also great exercise”
“I think it’s a load of bollocks that sex drive goes down when menopause kicks in.”
EPISODE RESOURCES
Real Women on Instagram
Real Women Website
ABOUT THE GUEST
Laura Applewhite, founder of hysterectomy healing, is on a mission to help as many women as possible, who have had a hysterectomy, and/or would like to master their menopause. Laura created a programme that puts women at the heart of their own healing journey that helps women listen to their intuition, use their voice and connect to their whole being.
www.instagram.com/laura_apples_/
www.facebook.com/groups/hysterectomyhealingwithlauraapplewhite
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets. But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.
Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick. Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.
Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff. Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.