Episode 53: Hormones, Identity, and Intimacy: Sexuality Through the Menopause Transition with Dr. Juliana Hauser

Send us Fan MailMidlife can be a confusing time for many women when it comes to sexual identity, desire, and connection. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Juliana Hauser, PhD—sex therapist and author of A New Position on Sex: A Guide to Greater Sexual Confidence, Pleasure, and Authenticity.Dr. Hauser shares how to enact and activate agency—not just in your sex life, but in every aspect of your life. We explore her “sexercises,” designed to help women self-reflect, self-audit, and reconnect with their bodies and desires in powerful new ways.We also talk about cultivating body compassion, shifting your mind away from the endless to-do list to make space for connection, and understanding the physical changes that occur with hormones in midlife. Plus, we cover the benefits of tools like vaginal estrogen and pelvic floor physical therapy to support sexual wellness and comfort.This conversation is an invitation to reclaim your pleasure, confidence, and connection—both with yourself and with those you love. Find Dr. Juliana Hauser:website: dr-juliana.com@drjulianahauserGet her new book on Amazon: A New Position on Sex: A Guide to Greater Sexual Confidence, Pleasure, and Authenticitythestartinggatepodcast.comEmail us with questions and topics you want us to cover at [email protected] us on social media @thestartinggatepodcastThe content in this podcast is for general reference and educational purposes only.  It is not meant to be complete or exhaustive, or to be applicable to anyspecific individual’s medical condition.   No information provided in this podcast constitutes medical advice and is not an attempt to practice medicine or to provide specific medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  This podcast does not create a physician- patient relationship and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please do not rely on this podcast for emergency medical treatment.  Remember that everyone is different so make sure you consult your own healthcare professional before seeking any new treatment and before you alter, suspend, or initiate a new change in your routine.