Why Does Sex Feel Different After Menopause? | Dr. Maria Sophocles

Sex Advice for Seniors Podcast · Oct 1, 2026 · 31m · transcript

What I Discussed With Dr. Maria Sophocles

- Why sexual burnout can happen in midlife.

- What menopause changes physically and sexually.

- Vaginal estrogen and why it can help.

- Spontaneous vs. receptive desire.

- The five M's for reconnecting with sexuality.

- Testosterone, “scream cream” and newer treatments for female sexual arousal.

- How GLP-1 medications may affect libido and sexual health.

- Practical ways to reconnect with sex and pleasure.

Chapters

00:00 Sponsor: OhMiBod + Introduction

01:38 What Is Sexual Burnout?

05:29 The Midlife Sexual MOT

08:19 The Orgasm Gap and the Clitoris…