Ep #61: Sexual Health in Menopause with Dr. Laurie Betito

Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky

Andrea sits down with Dr. Laurie Betito, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Sexual Wellness. She has been practicing Psychotherapy for over 30 years and is a two-time TED Talk speaker. They talk all about sexual health in perimenopause and menopause.
00:57 Introduction to Laurie
03:15 What motivated her to write a book about sex for people over 50
04:50 Why our libido could be tanking in perimenopause and menopause and how to reframe this
06:09 How desire and motivation can be looked at from a woman's perspective
07:40 Ways to increase desire
10:18 Sex toys to consider
11:47 The is no shame, and how to overcome it if it exists
12:05 Dealing with vaginal dryness and atrophy
15:15 The health benefits of sex
18:12 Love vs. being in love
20:02 Eating to increase arousal
21:08 How our minds control desire
22:25 DHEA has helped Andrea. How other hormones affect our desire.
24:52 What can couples do to work on their relationship
28:15 Last suggestions for sexual connection
Laurie's Book: The Sex Bible for People Over 50
Amazon.com
Amazon.ca
Dr. Laurie's website
Podcast "Passion with Dr. Laurie"
Lara Briden's Interview
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