105. Why You Don't Want Sex Anymore (And What to Do About It) with Dr. Maria Sophocles

What really happens to sex in midlife - and why do so many women feel like their desire disappears overnight? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles, a leading menopause expert and author of The Bedroom Gap, to break down the truth about libido, hormones, and what's actually driving sexual burnout in perimenopause and beyond. We get into the physical, emotional, and relationship factors that impact desire, and most importantly, what you can do to feel like yourself again. Why so many women lose interest in sex during perimenopause (it's not just hormones) How the "Bedroom Gap" creates tension in relationships after 40 The role of estrogen, vaginal health, and why pain during sex is often ignored Efficacy and safety of hormone replacement therapy to help libido  How to talk to your partner about the changes you're experiencing Simple, realistic ways to rebuild desire, intimacy, and connection  WATCH ON YOUTUBE   Episode Links:  Dr. Maria SophoclesTED Talk: What Happens to Sex in MidlifeThe Bedroom Gap: ReWrite The Rules and Roles of Sex in Midlife Wake Her Up Provider DirectoryMenopause.orgEquelleBonafide   CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!    SHOP:  Products We Love   FREE RESOURCES:  20-Minute Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Gaining Weight In Your 40s — And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes HRT 3-Day Crash Course