Beyond Libido: Reclaiming Your Sexual Power in Midlife with Susan Bratton SUMMER REBOOT - Episode 278

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Important Links:Find all of what was discussed (start here):https://betterlover.com/More about Susan Bratton:https://susanbratton.com/Mentioned in this episode (these products are beyond incredible & I've tried some of them use code Susan20 for a discount):https://www.foriawellness.com/Join my Substack, where you'll get a glimpse of my upcoming book:https://substack.com/@sandyknutrition/postsWhat if everything you've been told about sex after menopause is wrong? In this eye-opening conversation with intimacy expert Susan Bratton, we dive deep into the biology of female arousal that most women have never learned—revealing why so many struggle with pleasure and desire in midlife.Susan shares the revolutionary concept of the "lady boner"—explaining that women possess just as much erectile tissue as men, but it's distributed differently and requires far more time to become fully engorged. This biological reality means many women have spent decades having sex without being fully aroused, leading to diminished sensation and eventual atrophy of these tissues. The solution isn't just more foreplay—it's understanding that what we call "foreplay" is actually sex itself, and that female arousal patterns have been ignored in favor of male-centered definitions of intimacy.The conversation explores Susan's comprehensive approach to "sexual biohacking" for ageless vitality, including nitric oxide boosting through diet and supplements, bioidentical hormone therapy, acoustic wave treatments that regenerate genital tissue, and techniques for maintaining muscle mass. For men, we discuss the overlooked issue of penile atrophy and how tools like vacuum erection devices can reverse deterioration without jumping straight to medications. Throughout, Susan offers practical communication strategies for introducing these concepts to partners, emphasizing that sexual wellness isn't just about pleasure—it's connected to longevity, cognitive function, and overall wellbeing.Whether you're currently experiencing changes in your intimate life or want to prevent future issues, this conversation offers a roadmap to sexual vitality that honors the actual biology of our bodies rather than cultural scripts about aging. As Susan beautifully states, "Your sex life is part of your creativity. It can fuel your vitality. It can actually supercharge your vitality when it's given what it needs."Support the showInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble:  https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca