In our quest for lasting love and fulfilling relationships, there's an irony that's hard to miss. While we painstakingly negotiate our lives' milestones—from wedding bells to the first home, and the decision to have or not have children—we often skirt around the most significant aspect: communication. It's the bedrock of any relationship, yet the art of articulating our needs, desires, and boundaries tends to be overlooked. This notion struck me during a recent lunch with my

It's no secret that the journey through midlife brings its share of changes. From the rollercoaster of menopause with its hot flashes to the adventure of rediscovering intimacy, this period poses unique challenges and opportunities. Yet, what often remains unspoken are the deep struggles many face: the waning libido, the complexities of orgasms and erectile dysfunction, and the sometimes lonely roads of relationships and sexual exploration. At the heart of these experiences l

Most of us are familiar with some of the symptoms of menopause. Whether you’ve experienced them or watched a loved one suffering through them. I can still remember my mom walking around with a portable, battery-operated fan to help her cool down during excessive hot flashes. I suffered some fairly common symptoms through my perimenopausal years yet had no idea that they could be related to the hormonal changes I was facing. In my early 40s I began a downward emotional spiral

Have you ever had a hot flash during sex? Let me tell you, it’s not sexy (although it is hot 😉 ). The good news is, I was having sex (actually the penetrative kind which technically is just a form of sex) which for many of you, at a certain point in life becomes less frequent or non-existent. The bad news is, my hot flash was exactly at that “pivotal” moment. As soon as I was done, I rolled over, ripped off all the covers and starting fanning myself. The best part was that i

If you’re reading this article, you remember the Seinfeld episode where Jerry can’t remember his girlfriend’s name, only that it rhymes with a female body part. As long as I can remember, men have been referring to their genitalia with nicknames: Johnson, Dick, Rod, pistol, junk, prick…the list goes on. You see, to men, the penis is the most important organ of their body so they give it lots of love ❤️. Women on the other hand, have been taught to hide their genitalia. The wo

Understanding Perimenopause: Symptoms, Solutions, and Embracing the Transition Experiencing heart palpitations, sensations akin to bugs crawling on your skin, or sleep disturbances? While seemingly unrelated, these symptoms might point to a common underlying cause: perimenopause. What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause marks the phase when estrogen, along with other hormones, start to decrease. Estrogen influences nearly every system in our bodies, so its decline can trigger a p

By 2060 we'll have a whopping 94.7 million midlife mavens roaming the planet, up from 56 million in 2020. The number of children is...