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Menopause: Women Awaken Sexual Desire Amid Intimacy Struggles

3/18/2025

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Pamela Madsen, a somatic sex educator, likens menopause to a "second adolescence," awakening a powerful sexual desire in women. Yet, many feel "starving" for intimacy as they navigate this phase, yearning for support to rediscover their erotic selves. Societal norms often push women into caretaking roles, stifling their sexual appetites and desires.

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Story summary

Pamela Madsen, a somatic sex educator, likens menopause to a "second adolescence," awakening a powerful sexual desire in women. Yet, many feel "starving" for intimacy as they navigate this phase, yearning for support to rediscover their erotic selves. Societal norms often push women into caretaking roles, stifling their sexual appetites and desires.