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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 47 MIN

Lost Your Libido? Let’s Talk About Sex and Menopause

from The Gayu Lewis Podcast | Menopause, Midlife & Women’s Health · host Gayu Lewis

Why does no one talk about sex after 40? Why does desire disappear during perimenopause and menopause? And what can you do when intimacy starts to feel like a chore—or stops altogether?In this bold and honest conversation, I sit down with Minerva Marino, a Somatic & Integrative Sexologist and Intimacy Coach, to explore what really happens to our sex lives as we move through the hormonal, emotional, and relational shifts of midlife.We talk about: 🔸 Why libido drops during perimenopause and menopause 🔸 What to do when you feel disconnected from your body and your partner 🔸 How to talk about sex without shame or awkwardness 🔸 The link between body image, confidence, and desire 🔸 What to do if sex feels painful or emotionally flat 🔸 Simple ways to reconnect with intimacy—on your termsIf you’ve ever searched:“How to increase libido after 40”“Why am I not interested in sex anymore?”“How menopause affects sex drive”“What to do when sex feels like a task” …this episode is for you.Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, single, or somewhere in between—this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and the permission to finally talk about sex after 40 without guilt or shame.🎧 Listen in to learn how to rebuild connection, redefine desire, and feel empowered in your body again.Connect with Gayu lewis:Instagram: gayulewisofficialLinkedIn: gayulewisWebsite: www.gayulewis.comDon’t forget to like, comment, and share this video with your friends.MENOPAUSE ...WHY PAUSE? LET'S PLAY!!!

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Why does no one talk about sex after 40? Why does desire disappear during perimenopause and menopause? And what can you do when intimacy starts to feel like a chore—or stops altogether? In this bold and honest conversation, I sit down with Minerva Marino, a Somatic & Integrative Sexologist and Intimacy Coach, to explore what really happens to our sex lives as we move through the hormonal, emotional, and relational shifts of midlife. We talk about: 🔸 Why libido drops duri...

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