Perimenopause Simplified

Author: Claudia Petrilli

Perimenopause Simplified is the cut-to-the-chase podcast for women 40 who are ready to feel powerful, sexy, and fully alive even in the midst of hormone chaos. Hosted by Claudia Petrilli, Functional & Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and creator of The Perimenopause Method, this show breaks down what's really going on in your bodyfrom hormones and metabolism to mood swings, sleep, sex, and everything in between. But this isn't your typical hormone podcast. Claudia also dives into the conversations that make you blush, the mindset shifts that spark real transformation, and the bold choices that help you reclaim your energy and confidence. If you're ready to stop settling, self-advocate like a pro, and feel amazing in your skin again you're in the right place. Subscribe and join thousands of women making midlife their best chapter yet!
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105. Why You Don't Want Sex Anymore (And What to Do About It) with Dr. Maria Sophocles
Episode 105
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026

What really happens to sex in midlife - and why do so many women feel like their desire disappears overnight? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles, a leading menopause expert and author of The Bedroom Gap, to break down the truth about libido, hormones, and what's actually driving sexual burnout in perimenopause and beyond. We get into the physical, emotional, and relationship factors that impact desire, and most importantly, what you can do to feel like yourself again. Why so many women lose interest in sex during perimenopause (it's not just hormones) How the "Bedroom Gap" creates tension in relationships after 40 The role of estrogen, vaginal health, and why pain during sex is often ignored Efficacy and safety of hormone replacement therapy to help libido How to talk to your partner about the changes you're experiencing Simple, realistic ways to rebuild desire, intimacy, and connection WATCH ON YOUTUBE Episode Links: Dr. Maria SophoclesTED Talk: What Happens to Sex in MidlifeThe Bedroom Gap: ReWrite The Rules and Roles of Sex in Midlife Wake Her Up Provider DirectoryMenopause.orgEquelleBonafide