Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles for a conversation about sex, menopause, and the changes that can impact intimacy in midlife.
Dr. Maria Sophocles is a menopause expert, pioneering gynecologist, TED speaker, and passionate advocate for womenâs sexual health. Known for her candid, no-shame approach, sheâs helping women reclaim their right to pleasure and better understand the physical, emotional, and societal factors that shape intimacy as we age. Her book The Bedroom Gap explores the disconnect between partnersâ expectations and experiences, and offers a new framework for improving communication, desire, and connection.
Chapters
0:00 -Welcome Dr. Maria Sophocles
5:11 -Reframing Intimacy After 50
7:27 -What Is the Bedroom Gap
10:17 -Sexual Health as a 5th Health Pillar
12:31 -Quality vs. Frequency
21:02 -Holistic Menopause Practice
25:57 -Why Women Fake Orgasms
34:56 -Testosterone & Libido
40:24 -Navigating Physical Changes Together
43:53 -Desire Is the #1 Issue
47:23 -The FDA Gender Gap in Hormones
For more on Dr. Maria, follow her on:
Website: mariasophoclesmd.com
Instagram: instagram.com/mariasophoclesmd/?hl=en
Watch her TED Talk: ted.com/speakers/maria_sophocles
Her book, The Bedroom Gap: https://a.co/d/08S80YFo
Thanks to my Sponsors:
-Hill House Home: Get 15% off your first order of $100 or more at HillHouseHome.com with code FLOURISHING
-O Positiv: Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/FLOURISHING or enter FLOURISHING at checkout for 25% off your first purchase
-Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code OVER50 at branchbasics.com/OVER50 #branchbasicspod
-Leesa: Go to Leesa.com for 20% off PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code OVER50, exclusive for my listeners
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-The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Visit eatright.org/everytable to learn more and find a nutrition and dietetics professional
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Keep in Touch:
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Book: â â â â â â â dominiquesachse.tv/book
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Facebook: â â â â â â â facebook.com/DominiqueSachse
TikTok: â â â â â â â tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en
YouTube: â â â â â â â youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv
Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6
Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email â â â â â â â courtney@dominiquesachse.tvâ â â â â â â
We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: â â â â â â â bit.ly/2EcYbu4â â â â â â â
Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Produced by Dear Media.
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Lifestyle Tips & Tricks: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuR3sX61i9QiwnOBr61tEMc_&playnext=1
Most Popular: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuTDh-LeJThrmz5XBrjQxbob&playnext=1
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Check out my website: âdominiquesachse.tv
You can order a copy of my new book LIFE MAKEOVER - Embrace The Bold,
Beautiful, & Blessed YOU here: dominiquesachse.tv/book
Each product I feature is something I have used and loved and wanted to share
with you. I choose 100% of the products I feature and do not ever
recommend anything I haven't personally used myself. Links in my description may be affiliated and are a wonderful way to show your support,
allowing me to continue spreading beauty and boldness.
#DominiqueSachse #Podcast #SexualHealth
đď¸ Donât miss your chance to experience the Behind the Curtain tour LIVE! Grab your tickets now before theyâre gone! Get yours here: https://linktr.ee/over50flourishing
In this episode of Over 50 and Flourishing, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sophocles for a conversation about sex, menopause, and the changes that can impact intimacy in midlife.
Dr. Maria Sophocles is a menopause expert, pioneering gynecologist, TED speaker, and passionate advocate for womenâs sexual health. Known for her candid, no-shame approach, sheâs helping women reclaim their right to pleasure and better understand the physical, emotional, and societal factors that shape intimacy as we age. Her book The Bedroom Gap explores the disconnect between partnersâ expectations and experiences, and offers a new framework for improving communication, desire, and connection.
Chapters
0:00 -Welcome Dr. Maria Sophocles
5:11 -Reframing Intimacy After 50
7:27 -What Is the Bedroom Gap
10:17 -Sexual Health as a 5th Health Pillar
12:31 -Quality vs. Frequency
21:02 -Holistic Menopause Practice
25:57 -Why Women Fake Orgasms
34:56 -Testosterone & Libido
40:24 -Navigating Physical Changes Together
43:53 -Desire Is the #1 Issue
47:23 -The FDA Gender Gap in Hormones
For more on Dr. Maria, follow her on:
Website: mariasophoclesmd.com
Instagram: instagram.com/mariasophoclesmd/?hl=en
Watch her TED Talk: ted.com/speakers/maria_sophocles
Her book, The Bedroom Gap: https://a.co/d/08S80YFo
Thanks to my Sponsors:
-Hill House Home: Get 15% off your first order of $100 or more at HillHouseHome.com with code FLOURISHING
-O Positiv: Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/FLOURISHING or enter FLOURISHING at checkout for 25% off your first purchase
-Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code OVER50 at branchbasics.com/OVER50 #branchbasicspod
-Leesa: Go to Leesa.com for 20% off PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code OVER50, exclusive for my listeners
-Manukora: Head to MANUKORA.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travelsticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook
-The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Visit eatright.org/everytable to learn more and find a nutrition and dietetics professional
-Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/OVER50, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Thatâs three months of free payroll at gusto.com/OVER50
Keep in Touch:
Website: â â â â â â â dominiquesachse.tv/â â â â â â â
Book: â â â â â â â dominiquesachse.tv/book
Insta: â â â â â â â instagram.com/dominiquesachse
Facebook: â â â â â â â facebook.com/DominiqueSachse
TikTok: â â â â â â â tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=en
YouTube: â â â â â â â youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv
Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6
Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email â â â â â â â courtney@dominiquesachse.tvâ â â â â â â
We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: â â â â â â â bit.ly/2EcYbu4â â â â â â â
Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Produced by Dear Media.
--------------------------------------------
Subscribe:â âbit.ly/subdominiqueâ
Watch the latest videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuSYHIQgfhzmQ9dOJI_c3N7L&playnext=1&index=2
Watch âmore Dominique Sachse:
Beauty: youtube.com/watch?v=XDHJ901QU_Q&list=PLKUX44R3MbuSDQV7BzvQxMrVeVZfGBCcD
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuR3sX61i9QiwnOBr61tEMc_&playnext=1
Most Popular: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKUX44R3MbuTDh-LeJThrmz5XBrjQxbob&playnext=1
Follow Dominique Sachse:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse
Instagram: âinstagram.com/dominiquesachse
Facebook: âfacebook.com/DominiqueSachse
Check out my website: âdominiquesachse.tv
You can order a copy of my new book LIFE MAKEOVER - Embrace The Bold,
Beautiful, & Blessed YOU here: dominiquesachse.tv/book
Each product I feature is something I have used and loved and wanted to share
with you. I choose 100% of the products I feature and do not ever
recommend anything I haven't personally used myself. Links in my description may be affiliated and are a wonderful way to show your support,
allowing me to continue spreading beauty and boldness.
#DominiqueSachse #Podcast #SexualHealth
