129: Sex in Midlife: Testosterone, Vaginal Estrogen, and What Actually Helps with Dr. Angela Wright

I believe there’s a quiet conversation happening for a lot of us in midlife.

It usually sounds like this:

“Is this normal?”

“Is it hormones… or is it me?”

“Do I even want to want sex anymore?”

That’s why this week’s podcast episode matters.

I sat down with Dr. Angela Wright - GP, menopause specialist, and clinical sexologist - for an honest, grounded conversation about sex in midlife.

It felt like the perfect opportunity to ask some uncomfortable questions.

In this episode, we gently explore things like 👇

• Why sex and desire often change in midlife - sometimes in surprising ways 🔍
• A commonly overlooked treatment that can quietly improve comfort and pleasure 🌸
• The hormone everyone’s curious about… and why it’s not always the answer 🔥
• What quality of life really means to you at this stage of life... And if sex is included ⚖️

What I appreciated most about this conversation is how permission-based it is.

Permission to be curious.

Permission to want more... Or less.

Permission to stop assuming something is “wrong" or that there's a "right" way.

If this topic brings up questions, resistance, or even relief, pay attention to that. It usually means something important is trying to be heard.

Keep moving forward in any way that feels good to you,

Debbie 💜

P.S. You can also find this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PfKdt0utylo

Here's Angela's bio:

Dr. Angela Wright is a GP, Menopause Specialist and Clinical Sexologist. She is particularly interested in improving sexual function and menopausal symptoms in women who have undergone cancer treatment.Having completed her Advanced Menopause Care and sees patients with complex menopause issues, female sexual dysfunction and premenstrual disorders. And, not to mention, she’s also trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for Menopause.

To connect with Angela:

Website: https://spicedpearhealth.co.uk/about/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spicedpeardrwright/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-angela-wright-2378a182/

Thanks for listening!

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