Perimenopause: The Secret Stage of Life That's Not So Secret Anymore Join us on this episode of Shameless Sex as we dive into the mysterious world of perimenopause with Lauren A. Tetenbaum, author of Millennial Menopause and social worker extraordinaire. Lauren, aka "The CounseLaur," shares her expertise on navigating this often-confusing and misunderstood phase of life. Here's what you'll learn from this episode: • The difference between perimenopause and menopause (yes, there's a difference!) • Why perimenopause is suddenly a hot topic (hint: it's not just about the hormones) • How long perimenopause can last and what symptoms to look out for (it's not just hot flashes, folks!) • Why this experience can be so confusing for individuals and their partners (communication is key, but it's not always easy) • The biological shifts that affect desire and pleasure during perimenopause (it's not just about the estrogen, baby!) • Tips for reclaiming your sexual connection (hello, sex toys and lube!) • The politics surrounding perimenopause (because, of course, there's a feminist perspective) Lauren's passion for advocating for women's reproductive health and her expertise in supporting women through life transitions make her the perfect guide for this conversation. With her counseling practice, workshops, and writing, Lauren empowers women to take control of their bodies and lives. So, what can you expect from this episode? A healthy dose of real talk, practical advice, and a dash of humor. Lauren shares her insights on how partners can work together to navigate this transition, and we get the scoop on her book, Millennial Menopause. Tune in for this engaging conversation, and get ready to join the ranks of the shamelessly sex-positive. As Lauren would say, "It's time to take control of your body and your pleasure!" Find Lauren: http://TheCounseLaur.com https://thecounselaur.com On Instagram @thecounselaur Grab her book, Millennial Menopause, at your favorite bookstore or click here Send us your Magic Wand Sex Stories! Call 1-888-713-0607 X4 and share your anonymous story to possibly be featured on air (note - this hotline is through purepleasureshop.com, so don’t be alarmed when you call and know that your privacy will be respected) Learn more about the Intimacy Rewired program on episode #458 or click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.intimacyrewired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And mention Shameless Sex to get $100 off! Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shamelesssex.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other links: Get up to 50% off any annual membership at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://Masterclass.com/shameless⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠https://usstore.iroha.com⁠ and use code Shameless10 for 10% off our new fave g-spot toy and more! Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://uberlube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off while learning the art of pleasure at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://OMGyes.com/shameless⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://purepleasureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠