Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
Menopause doesn't mean the end of pleasure—it's a new beginning! Pleasure in the Pause is dedicated to inspiring midlife women to feel more connected to their bodies, pleasure, and power through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Every week, we dive into informative and thought-provoking conversations with doctors, thought leaders, and experts in midlife wellness on pleasure and sexuality, menopause, embodiment and female empowerment.
Hosted by Gabriella Espinosa, a menopause and female pleasure coach who is committed to guiding women to connect with their bodies, take charge of their health and live their fullest potential in midlife and beyond. Together, we'll reframe the conversation around pleasure, sex and menopause so you can be the best advocate for your body in and out of the bedroom. We want you to feel PLEASURE HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE! Say YES to Pleasure at www.pleasureinthepause.com
Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
41 | Becoming Cliterate: Redefining Sexual Satisfaction in Midlife with Dr Laurie Mintz
Be honest, are you faking it in the bedroom? If you are, you are not alone. Studies show that up to 70% of women have faked an orgasm at least once. But here's the real question: why do we fake it, and at what cost? From the societal pressures to perform to the orgasm gap to myths about what sex should look like, the reasons are complex, and in midlife, as our bodies' hormones and desires change, it can feel even more challenging to prioritize our pleasure. This week, episode 41 of Pleasure in the Pause is about reclaiming your sexual pleasure!
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Dr. Laurie Mintz is an author, therapist, speaker and emeritus professor whose life’s work has been committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, joyful—and sexually satisfying—lives. She is the author of two popular press books—both written to empower women sexually and both with published studies demonstrating that readers enhance their sexual functioning: Becoming Cliterate and A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex.
Highlights from our discussion include:
- Understanding the biological, psychological and social factors impacting midlife sexuality
- Learning how to cultivate self-love and overcome negative body image to feel sexually empowered
- Exploring techniques for enhancing clitoral stimulation and achieving more satisfying orgasms
- Communicating your needs to your partner and negotiate new scripts for mutually pleasurable sex
- Incorporating mindfulness and self-pleasure practices to prioritize your own desire and satisfaction
Your sexual pleasure is your birthright, not a luxury.Start small, be patient and kind with yourself, and remember - you deserve to experience magnificent sex at every age. Your pleasure matters.
CONNECT WITH DR. LAURIE MINTZ:
Becoming Cliterate (Amazon)
CONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:
LINKS MENTIONED:
Ep 21 | Redefining Sexual Medicine and Education for Midlife Women with Dr. Rachel Rubin
Ep 15 | Nurturing Your Vulva Garden: A Path to Renewed Pleasure in Midlife with Dr. Maria Uloko
Ep 6 | Bridging the Bedroom Gap with Dr Maria Sophocles
North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
International Society of the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
She Comes First by Ian Kerner (
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