THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLife23 Okt 2025

Ep 356: How To Close The Bedroom Gap In Perimenopause w/ Board Certified OBGYN Dr. Maria Sophocles

Did you know there’s a trillion-dollar gender gap in healthcare research—and it’s leaving women in midlife at a disadvantage when it comes to sexual health, hormones, and overall wellbeing? On this episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles, board-certified OBGYN, women’s health advocate, and viral TED speaker, to tackle the “bedroom gap” in perimenopause and menopause.

We discuss why women’s sexual health is under-researched, how hormonal shifts in midlife impact libido, intimacy, and pleasure, and what women can actually do to close the gap and reclaim a fulfilling sex life. As a menopause and sexual health expert, I bring evidence-based guidance, separating fact from fear so women can take charge of their hormonal health and intimacy.

Key Takeaways:

The gendered healthcare gap: why women are underrepresented in research and how it impacts sexual health in midlife.
Understanding the bedroom gap in perimenopause and menopause, including the hormonal and physiological factors involved.
Actionable strategies women can use to boost libido, intimacy, and confidence, even in midlife.

If you’re ready to understand your body, reclaim your sexual health, and close the bedroom gap, this episode is packed with insight, education, and empowerment.

➡️ Ready to feel like a 10 again?

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Learn More From Maria Here:

Instagram: @mariasophoclesmd

Website: mariasophoclesmd.com

Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/maria_sophocles_what_happens_to_sex_in_midlife_a_look_at_the_bedroom_gap

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