About this episode
🚨 If you are a man navigating your partner’s menopause and feel lost, check out my NEW course ‘Men Meet Menopause’! AND to celebrate the launch, iI am giving you 20% off with code MMPLAUNCH20 https://bit.ly/MeenMeetMenopauseIf you love a woman and lately you feel like you are walking on eggshells around her, I made this episode for you.Many men were never taught what menopause really does to a woman’s body, brain, and sexuality. When these changes show up in a relationship, couples often feel confused, rejected, or disconnected.In this episode, I break down eight things every man should understand about menopause. I explain why menopause is a full body neurological and hormonal transition, why emotional reactions may feel sharper, and why libido often shifts from spontaneous desire to responsive desire in midlife.I also talk about vaginal dryness, painful sex, and why dismissing those symptoms can damage intimacy. When sex becomes uncomfortable, avoidance is not rejection. It is the body protecting itself.I also remind men of something important. Midlife is happening to both partners. Men experience hormonal shifts, changes in erections, and stress responses too. When couples acknowledge these changes together, intimacy becomes collaborative instead of defensive.Menopause is not the end of intimacy. With the right understanding, it can become the beginning of a deeper connection and a better sex life than you had before.In this Episode: 00:00 Why You Feel Like You’re Walking On Eggshells00:27 Why I Made This Episode For Men00:49 Menopause Is More Than Hot Flashes01:28 How Hormones Affect Her Brain02:02 Why Libido Changes During Menopause02:48 Vaginal Dryness And Pain During Sex03:38 Why Men Are Changing Too04:12 Confidence And Body Changes In Midlife04:43 Sleep Disruption During Menopause05:14 Treatment Options And Hormone Therapy06:03 Why Menopause Is A Couple’s Transition06:30 Men Meet Menopause CourseWant a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today’s discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don’t miss out!Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questio
