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Starting Over: Reclaiming Your Sex Life After Divorce with Karen Bigman on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #319


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Get ready for a red-hot episode of Divorce & Beyond with Susan Guthrie! This week, Karen Bigman returns to share her invaluable insights and tips on reigniting your sex life after divorce, promising to infuse some extra oxytocin into your beautiful beyond.

In this episode, Karen emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and effective communication as the ultimate keys to reclaiming your sex life. We'll explore how communication not only strengthens your relationships but is also essential in the bedroom. 

Plus, we'll debunk the myths surrounding menopause and sex, tackle menopause symptoms affecting your sex life, and discuss the vital aspects of self-awareness. Karen will also guide us through that all-important first conversation about sex with a new partner, including the essential topic of addressing STDs and getting tested.

Special guest Karen Bigman is the dynamic hostess of "Taboo to Truth: Unapologetic Conversations of Sexuality in Midlife." With a passion for empowering women and a wealth of knowledge as a Certified Menopause Coach and Menopause & Sexuality Educator, Karen is on a mission to break down barriers and liberate women to engage in open conversations about sexuality in the later stages of life.

Topics and Golden Nuggets includ

  • Effective communication is the cornerstone of relationships, both in the bedroom and beyond.
  • Demystify menopause's impact on sex, challenging stigma, addressing symptoms, body image, and self-awareness.
  • How to initiate candid discussions on sex with new partners, including STD concerns and the importance of pre-sex testing.
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    About this week's special guest: Karen Bigman

    Karen Bigman is the dynamic hostess of "Taboo to Truth: Unapologetic Conversations of Sexuality in Midlife." With a passion for empowering women and a wealth of knowledge as a Certified Menopause Coach and Menopause & Sexuality Educator, Karen is on a mission to break down barriers and liberate women to engage in open conversations about sexuality in the later stages of life. In September of this year, Karen courageously launched her podcast, "Taboo to Truth," drawing inspiration from her personal journey of divorce and the transformative realization that one's sex life doesn't end with menopause. Through candid and unapologetic discussions, Karen is helping women navigate this often-overlooked aspect of midlife, offering education, support, and a platform for women to embrace their sexuality and rediscover their true selves. With her warmth, expertise, and unwavering dedication, Karen Bigman is changing the narrative around midlife sexuality and encouraging women to embrace their desires and passions without reservation.

    Taboo to Truth Podcast: Unapologetic Conversations About Sexuality in Midlife

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/taboototruth

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenbigman/

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    Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 25,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online.  Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold-standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their careers.  

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