Menopause & Libido: Understanding Desire, Intimacy, and Pleasure in Midlife

In this juicy episode, Dr. Taniqua Miller pulls back the curtain on the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) conference and shares the game-changing insights she learned about menopause and sexual health. From libido struggles to painful sex, Dr. Miller breaks down why these changes happen, how they impact relationships, and—most importantly—what you can do about it. She also shares why most doctors aren’t asking you about your sex life and how you can advocate for yourself in the exam room.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🔹 Why libido shifts feel like a “light switch” in menopause (and why it’s not all in your head!) 🔹 The four key domains of sexual health and how menopause affects each one 🔹 How common medications like antidepressants impact your sex drive 🔹 Why caregiving, stress, and relationship changes affect sexual desire in midlife 🔹 The difference between desire, arousal, and orgasm—and why understanding them matters 🔹 FDA-approved and off-label treatment options for sexual health concerns 🔹 How to talk to your doctor about sexual health (and why your annual exam isn’t the time to do it!)Resources & Links: 📌 Want expert menopause and sexual health care? Book a consultation with Dr. Miller at RevivalTelemedicine.com 📌 Follow Dr. Miller on Instagram for more midlife health tips: @taniquamillermd 📌 Learn more about ISSWSH: isswsh.orgLet’s Keep the Conversation Going! If this episode resonated with you, share it with your girlfriends and leave a review! Your support helps more women get the information they should be getting from their doctors. 💜Follow Dr Taniqua Miller on Instagram @taniquamillermd and Revival Women's Health @joinrevival.Georgia listeners! Dr. Miller has created the medical wellness space for YOU! If you are over the age of 40 and looking for a medical home that listens and honors you, visit us at Revival Women's Health in Decatur, GA. joinrevival.co