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EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 44 MIN

We’re Saying the Tabu Stuff Out Loud — Sorry Not Sorry || Episode 12

from Menopause, Unscripted. · host Heidi Gastler X Stray Kat Studio

Use code HEYDRHEIDI for 15% off at https://www.heytabu.com/Today’s episode is sponsored by Tabu – a sexual wellness brand designed to support women through postpartum, menopause, cancer, and more. Their doctor-informed products help combat many of the symptoms that get in the way of a healthy sex life (think: dryness, atrophy, low libido, and low body confidence). Because Tabu believes intimacy is essential. For everyone. For life.-----This week, Dr. Heidi sits down with Natalie, the founder of Tabu, to talk about the part of women’s health that almost no one prepares us for — how cancer treatment, menopause, postpartum recovery, and hormonal changes impact intimacy, libido, comfort, and relationships. Together they dig into the reality of painful sex, dryness, low desire, hormone disruption, body confidence, and what really happens when partners don’t understand the changes women are going through.Heidi and Natalie explore why intimacy isn’t “optional” for healthy aging and why maintaining a sexual wellness routine is crucial for tissue health, libido, and overall connection. They talk openly about the “use it or lose it” phenomenon, why scheduling intimacy actually works, and how to have honest conversations with partners without shame or embarrassment. This episode is about breaking the silence — intimacy after cancer or menopause is possible, and women deserve the tools and information that make it feel good again.Today’s episode is sponsored by Tabu, a sexual wellness brand designed to support women through postpartum, menopause, cancer, and other major life stages. Their Golden Hour Kit Luxe includes a clinically backed, hormone-free vulva moisturizer, a heated wand massager modeled after a dilator that warms to 97°, an organic water-based lubricant, and a step-by-step guide to rebuilding comfort and desire. It’s a full-system approach to intimacy that’s doctor-informed, non-hormonal, and built for real women with real bodies that change over time.Explore Tabu at heytabu.com and use code DRHEIDI for 15% off. Intimacy is essential — for everyone, for life.-----Join Our Patreon To Support & Join the Communityhttps://patreon.com/HeyDrHeidi?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFollow Menopause Unscripted:https://www.instagram.com/menopause.unscriptedhttps://www.tiktok.com/@menopause.unscriptedConnect with @HeyDrHeidi:Website: https://www.heydrheidi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydrheidiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heydrheidiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Hey-Dr-Heidi/61568353334042/?utm_campaign=social_link_list&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio-----Menopause Unscripted is a women’s health podcast hosted by Dr. Heidi, the creator of Hey Dr. Heidi. Each episode delivers expert insights, real-life stories, and evidence-based information to help women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause with confidence.This podcast covers topics such as menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, pelvic health, sleep changes, intimacy and relationships, osteoporosis prevention, brain fog, mood shifts, and healthy aging. With a focus on science-backed advice and approachable conversation, Menopause Unscripted offers clarity, support, and practical tips for every stage of midlife.Whether you are experiencing early menopause symptoms or seeking resources for post-menopausal health, Menopause Unscripted is your trusted source for reliable information and open conversation.New episodes drop every Friday at 9am PST.Want to be on the show?Think you’d be a great guest or know someone with an important story to share? Email us at [email protected] the show

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Use code HEYDRHEIDI for 15% off at https://www.heytabu.com/ Today’s episode is sponsored by Tabu – a sexual wellness brand designed to support women through postpartum, menopause, cancer, and more. Their doctor-informed products help combat many of the symptoms that get in the way of a healthy sex life (think: dryness, atrophy, low libido, and low body confidence). Because Tabu believes intimacy is essential. For everyone. For life. ----- This week, Dr. Heidi sits down with Natalie, the fo...

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