Taboo to Truth: Unapologetic Conversations About Sexuality in Midlife
By Karen Bigman, Certified Menopause Coach, Educator & Speaker
*The information on this podcast is based on my personal research and interpretation and does not constitute medical advice.
Taboo to Truth: Unapologetic Conversations About Sexuality in MidlifeSep 06, 2023
Episode 7: Spilling the Hormonal Beans on Hormone Therapy
In 1996 the Women's Health Initiative ran a study to determine whether or not Hormone Replacement Therapy (Menopause Hormone Therapy) was beneficial for preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. 5 years later, the study was abruptly stopped after concluding that there was an increased breast cancer and cardiovascular event risk. In this episode, I explain the findings, why there no longer valid and what you can do to help relieve your menopause symptoms.
North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Episode 6 From Hot Dates to Cold Facts: UTIs & STIs
Ready to spice up your sex life? The good news? You won't get pregnant. The bad news? Your dry vagina may make you prone to UTIs and more susceptible to sexually transmitted infections. Here are some facts and precautions you can take to have a healthy, enjoyable sex life.
Episode 5: The Trouble with Orgasms
Have you ever experienced an orgasm? Have you been enjoying them all your life and now they've changed or disappeared altogether? Here's a conversation about what some of the causes may be and some ways you can get your groove back.
Episode 4: This is how I do it!
After a long marriage, I was feeling liberated and ready to reignite my sex life. I soon realized that, for me, getting intimate was more than just sex. In this episode, you'll hear a little about my story.
Episode 3: I Found your Virginity!
Why do we have shame about talking about our bodies and sex?
What does "losing your virginity really mean?"
Episode 2: I'm just not feeling it
What can you do when you're never in the mood? In this episode, I explain some of the reasons you might not want sex and what you can do about it because sex is good for your health!!
Any thoughts, questions or tips? Email me:
Karen@Taboototruth.com
Subject: Tell me the truth!
Episode 1: Let's Talk About Sex
I'm opening the conversation about sex in midlife. Sharing my story made me realize how little we discuss the challenges so many of us face. Allow me to start! From missing Os to the shame of telling my partners, I'll tell you the truth. No topic is taboo here. Bring it on!
Send me your questions!
Email: Karen@TabootoTruth.com
Subject: Tell me the truth!
Introduction to Taboo to Truth: Unapologetic Conversations About Women's Sexuality in Midlife
Sex and Menopause- two words that often are not said in a positive light in the same sentence. Society suggests that women that are menopausal are old, washed up and sexless. I'm happy to report that I'm a living, breathing example of busting that myth and I want you to join me.
Whatever you're experiencing, hot flashes, dry vaginas, low libido or a sexless marriage, you are not alone! Over 50% of the population will go through the menopause transition over the next 40 years. If you're female and own a vulva, you will be one of those women!
Rather than crumble up and join a female ashram where you put yourself out to pasture or relegate yourself to the back of the bedroom, I say embrace it! Get yourself some sex toys, put on some sexy lingerie and embrace your inner sexuality.
Menopause is THE opportunity of your lifetime. ENJOY IT!
Have any questions? Interested in any topics?
Email me: Karen@TabootoTruth.com
Subject: Tell me the truth!
*this podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your medical provider.