Episode 196 - From GSM to Tantra - A Story of Discovering Pleasure After Cancer

I promise I’m not turning The Menopause and Cancer Podcast into a sex podcast… (well, not entirely 😉).But when you hear this week’s conversation with Cay, a much-loved member of our community, you’ll understand why I had to share it.Cay’s story is a wild and wonderful mix of pleasure, perimenopause, cancer, heartbreak, healing, discovery and hope.We talk about:Why she thinks I should be wearing sexy underwear under my tracksuits.The spontaneous post-gym encounter that turned into a big life lesson.Tantra, trips to Costa Rica, and exploring sensuality later in life.How menopause, cancer, and GSM symptoms can make intimacy feel impossible.And how, despite it all, Cay has found her confidence, joy, and her “platinum years”.So yes, it’s a little spicy, full of adventure… but it’s also deeply human and full of heart.Thank you Cay!Here are Cay’s podcast recommendations: Tantra Made Easy by Shashi Solluna Speaking Of Sex with The Pleasure MechanicsBeyond Patriarchal Sex Devashi ShaktiAnd some websites to explore:Shamanickink.com. Francesca Gentille and Shadi TerraDancemeetsTantra.com Spencer JacobsonTaoTantricArts.com Shashi Solluna and Minke de VossHere is Cay’s email in case you want to connect: [email protected] for some of our The Menopause And Cancer podcast episodes on sex, pleasure and intimacy go and find episode 145, episode 179 and episode 187.Episode Highlights:03:28 "Menopause, GSM, and Resilience"10:08 Menopause Struggles and Late Relief15:33 "Challenges, Healing, and Diagnosis"18:51 "Redefining Intimacy After Chemo"22:17 Cultivating Self-Pleasure35:14 Healing Power of Kink38:23 "Safe Space for Transformative Connection"43:07 Midlife Women Exploring Sexuality46:17 Healing Through Movement and ExpressionConnect with us:For more information and resources, visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerFind us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingMenopauseAfterCancer Join my NEW blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?...Buy my book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’: https://amzn.eu/d/07dUoYBbJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub