What happens when your sex drive goes out for cigarettes… and never comes back?
One day, desire is there. The next, it seems to have packed a suitcase, left without saying goodbye and forgotten to leave a forwarding address.
During menopause and perimenopause, sexual desire can change. Sometimes it decreases. Sometimes it seems to disappear altogether. And sometimes it comes back differently.
But is it all about hormones? What about exhaustion, stress, poor sleep, vaginal dryness, changes in arousal, body image and the complicated business of being a woman with an actual life?
In this episode of Bloody Menopause, Teresa Silva talks about menopause, libido, sex and pleasure with humour, honesty and a little science — without turning women's sexuality into yet another thing we're supposed to get right.
We explore:
- Changes in libido during menopause and perimenopause
- Hormones, sexual desire and arousal
- Vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex
- How sleep, stress and exhaustion can affect desire
- Body image, confidence and intimacy
- Relationships and communication
- Why having less desire doesn't automatically mean something is wrong with you
Because menopause isn't just about hot flushes and sleepless nights. It's also about sex, intimacy, pleasure and learning to understand a body that's changing.
And perhaps the question isn't simply how to get your old sex drive back.
Perhaps it's also about discovering what desire and pleasure mean to you now.
Bloody Menopause is menopause and perimenopause without whispers, shame or perfect answers — just real life, science, humour and the occasional hormonal plot twist.
🎙️ Hosted by Teresa Silva
Has menopause changed the way you experience desire, intimacy or pleasure? Share your story with Bloody Menopause. Your voice matters too.
🎧 Also available in Portuguese, Spanish and French.
This isn't hormonal drama. It's a revolution. And apart from everything that's wrong… everything's fine!
⚠️ Disclaimer: Bloody Menopause is an entertainment and general information podcast and does not provide medical advice. If you're experiencing pain, vaginal dryness, changes in sexual function or other symptoms that concern you or affect your quality of life, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional.