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What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | Maria E. Sophocles

What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | Maria E. Sophocles

Update: 2024-05-219
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Menopause isn't just hot flashes, says gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist Maria Sophocles. It's often accompanied by overlooked symptoms like painful sex or loss of libido. Shedding light on what she calls the "bedroom gap," or the difference in sexual expectations of men and women in midlife due to societal norms, Sophocles advocates for education, medical advancement and a new understanding of menopause — because sex should be pleasurable and comfortable for everyone. After the talk, join Shoshana for a conversation with OB/GYN and women’s health advocate Dr. Jessica Shepherd.

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What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | Maria E. Sophocles

What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | Maria E. Sophocles

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