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Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
Menopause doesn't mean the end of pleasure—it's a new beginning! Pleasure in the Pause is dedicated to inspiring midlife women to feel more connected to their bodies, pleasure, and power through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Every week, we dive into informative and thought-provoking conversations with doctors, thought leaders, and experts in midlife wellness on pleasure and sexuality, menopause, embodiment and female empowerment.
Hosted by Gabriella Espinosa, a menopause and female pleasure coach who is committed to guiding women to connect with their bodies, take charge of their health and live their fullest potential in midlife and beyond. Together, we'll reframe the conversation around pleasure, sex and menopause so you can be the best advocate for your body in and out of the bedroom. We want you to feel PLEASURE HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE! Say YES to Pleasure at www.pleasureinthepause.com
Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
14 | Finding Your Way Back to Pleasure After Surgical Menopause with Dr. Juliana Hauser
If you're one of the 600,000 women who undergo hysterectomies annually in the US—with 73% having their ovaries removed—you may feel completely unprepared for the sexual and emotional changes that follow surgical menopause. On Pleasure and the Pause, we're breaking the silence around this isolating journey. Host Gabriella Espinosa sits down with Dr. Juliana Hauser, a nationally recognized sex therapist who personally navigated surgical menopause, to explore how women can reclaim their sexuality, rediscover pleasure, and find their way back to themselves after this life-changing procedure.
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Dr. Juliana Hauser, a nationally recognized expert in relationships, sex, and holistic sexuality. Dr. Juliana is a Ph.D. in Counseling Education who has built an extraordinary career spanning academia, clinical leadership, and community advocacy. She leads a thriving private practice where she works with individuals and couples navigating complex life experiences, and in September, she's releasing her highly anticipated book, "A New Position on Sex: A Guide to Greater Sexual Confidence, Pleasure, and Authenticity."
Highlights from our discussion include:
- Understand surgical options and their impact on hormonal health and sexual function before a hysterectomy.
- Prioritize sexual health in medical conversations, asking specific questions about post-surgery effects.
- Proactively build a support team including a menopause doula, pelvic floor therapist, and mental health professional.
- Embrace self-discovery regarding sexual agency after surgical menopause, approaching changes with curiosity.
- Advocate for proper hormone management, insisting on regular tests and speaking up if something feels off.
Surgical menopause doesn't have to mean the end of your sexual story—it can be the beginning of a new chapter written entirely on your terms. Remember: your sexuality isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. Whether you're considering this surgery or supporting someone who is, know that pleasure, confidence, and sexual fulfillment are absolutely possible on the other side.
If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at www.pleasureinthepause.com for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.
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