016: You Are Not Broken: Midlife Orgasms, Desire, and Menopause Care with Dr. Christine Hart Kress

Host: Jennifer Marie Summers, Board Certified Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach, menopause coach in trainingGuest: Dr. Christine Hart Cress, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, MSCP. CEO of a telemedicine practice for midlife and menopause care, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Air Force veteran, co-host of The Dusty Muffin.If your brain says “let’s get it on” but your body says “let me sleep,” this one’s for you. We talk responsive vs spontaneous desire, why faking orgasms backfires, how clitoral stimulation actually works, and what evidence-based options can help with arousal and orgasm in midlife. We dig into testosterone, Addyi, Vyleesi, vaginal estrogen, DHEA, lube and moisturizers, and the not-so-sexy basics that change everything like sleep and stress. The theme of the day is empowerment. You are not broken.What we coverWhy most medical training skipped sexual health and how that is changingThe full clitoral anatomy and why penetration alone rarely does itResponsive vs spontaneous desire and how to work with bothTools that can help: vibrators, clitoral stimulators, and why solo practice mattersHormone therapy myths vs facts, plus when to consider transdermal optionsTestosterone for women, timelines, common dosing formats, and realistic expectationsAddyi and Vyleesi basics, where they fit, and cost access tips discussed in the showVaginal estrogen and DHEA for comfort, arousal, and orgasm supportWhy sleep, mood, strength training, and protein quietly drive libidoThe mindset shift that unlocks desire in midlifeResources mentionedVibrators and clitoral stimulators for blood flow and arousalTestosterone gel or compounded cream under clinician guidanceAddyi and Vyleesi as options for certain womenVaginal estrogen and vaginal DHEA for GSM comfort and orgasm supportDaily vulvar moisturizers and quality lubricants for pain-free playTalk to a qualified clinician to determine what is right for you.Find Dr. Christine CressTelemedicine practice for midlife and menopause careCo-host of The Dusty Muffin podcastBoards: Bite Me Cancer Foundation, Empower Scholarship FundWebsite | Instagram | YouTubeWork with JenniferSex and intimacy coaching for women and couplesPerimenopause and menopause coaching in trainingParties, workshops, and my podcast SIP With SummersShop Intimacy Products | Connect on SocialsEnchanted Rose Vulva BalmLubricants for sex, pleasure, and comfortDisclaimerEducational content only. Not medical advice. Consult your own clinician.midlife libido, perimenopause sex, menopause desire, clitoral anatomy, orgasm difficulty, testosterone for women, Addyi, Vyleesi, vaginal estrogen, DHEA, vibrator benefits, responsive desire