Have We Failed Women? Why Intimacy, Sexual Health & Sexual Agency Change in Perimenopause with Dr. Juliana Hauser

Up to 50% of women in midlife reported a decline in sexual satisfaction, yet so many of us suffer in silence. Nearly 1 in 2 women experience changes in intimacy and desire during perimenopause that affect relationships, confidence, and mental health. In this eye-opening episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with therapist, sexuality educator, and author of A New Position On Sex, Dr. Juliana Hauser, to unpack a topic we don't walk about enough: why intimacy shifts during perimenopause and what women can do to reclaim sexual agency, connection, and pleasure. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ How to recognize the sexual changes tied to perimenopause & menopause ✅ The 5 steps of sexual agency and how to apply them in real life ✅ The 9 pillars of sexuality every woman should know ✅ How outside forces shape our beliefs and silence our voices ✅ Why self-advocacy is essential for intimacy, relationships, and sexual satisfaction Whether you're in the middle of perimenopause, noticing changes in your intimacy, or supporting a partner through this transition, this is a must-listen conversation that blends healthcare education, mental health, and wellness with real, practical insights. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shines a light on the hidden struggles of healthcare—bringing powerful conversations around self-advocacy, healthcare education, mental health, wellness, and healthcare innovations that help us live longer, fuller lives. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Juliana Hauser on social media @DrJulianaHauser, at Dr-Juliana.com, and check out her book A New Position on Sex Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal