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Let’s Talk About Sex in Midlife — Fast, Easy Fixes Your Doctor Never Mentioned With Dr. Maria Sophocles


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#176 - Let’s Talk About Sex in Midlife — Fast, Easy Fixes Your Doctor Never Mentioned With Dr. Maria Sophocles

Dryness, Low Desire, Awkward Silence? Let’s Fix Midlife Sex. What if we stopped whispering about midlife sexual health and started talking about it like the real, fixable, medical issue that it is?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Maria Sophocles—internationally recognized OB/GYN, menopause expert, TEDx speaker, and founder of Women’s Healthcare of Princeton—to talk about the truth behind midlife vaginal changes, why libido shifts aren’t your fault, and how hormone therapy and non-hormonal treatments can actually help you feel like yourself again (yes, especially down there).

We cover:

  • Why vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy, and painful sex are incredibly common—and completely fixable (whew!)
  • The difference between vaginal estrogen for dryness and systemic hormone replacement (and why most women are scared of the wrong one)
  • Four clinically proven ways to rebuild vaginal tissue—and when to consider each
  • How to advocate for yourself when your provider dismisses your concerns
  • The overlooked connection between estrogen, your brain, and your libido
  • And yes… the wild stat about people checking their phones during sex. Wait, what?! 🙃
  • This episode packs science, myth-busting, and an invitation to reclaim your body, your pleasure, and your voice in midlife.

    No shame. No awkward metaphors. Just real information every woman deserves to know.

    🔗 Resources & Links:
    • Dr. Maria’s website: www.mariasophoclesmd.com
    • IG: @mariasophoclesmd
    • Menopause clinician finder: www.menopause.org
    • Learn more about The Thinking Woman: thinkingwoman.health
    • Lisa’s site + wellness resources: www.lisasmithwellness.com
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