Ep #61: Sexual Health in Menopause with Dr. Laurie Betito

Andrea sits down with Dr. Laurie Betito, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Sexual Wellness. She has been practicing Psychotherapy for over 30 years and is a two-time TED Talk speaker. They talk all about sexual health in perimenopause and menopause.00:57 Introduction to Laurie03:15 What motivated her to write a book about sex for people over 5004:50 Why our libido could be tanking in perimenopause and menopause and how to reframe this06:09 How desire and motivation can be looked at from a woman's perspective07:40 Ways to increase desire10:18 Sex toys to consider11:47 The is no shame, and how to overcome it if it exists12:05 Dealing with vaginal dryness and atrophy15:15 The health benefits of sex18:12 Love vs. being in love20:02 Eating to increase arousal21:08 How our minds control desire22:25 DHEA has helped Andrea. How other hormones affect our desire.24:52 What can couples do to work on their relationship28:15 Last suggestions for sexual connectionLaurie's Book: The Sex Bible for People Over 50 Amazon.com  Amazon.ca Dr. Laurie's websitePodcast "Passion with Dr. Laurie" Lara Briden's InterviewVisit wearemorphus.com to learn more about the signs and symptoms you may be experiencing, and read our latest articles on perimenopause and menopause.Are you in perimenopause or menopause?Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf======🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/3NwqWDc======🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/3DJFkH0======// S O C I A LM O R P H U S ↙️▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU▸ facebook | /wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf▸ twitter | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/3RZt4qf▸ email | [email protected] A N D R E A D O N S K Y ↙️▸ tiktok | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2VMgiDK▸ instagram | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2T9HojG ▸ facebook | /andreadonskyRHN | https://bit.ly/2WB4UYT ▸ twitter | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/3cDj5C9 ▸ linkedin | https://bit.ly/2Teraph DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of the product links, Morphus will receive a small commission so we can keep pumping out videos like this one (please note this doesn't increase the price of the product). Thank you so much for your support!Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.