Noticing changes in your sex drive while on a GLP-1 medication? You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone. GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, commonly prescribed for weight loss and type 2 diabetes,… Read More »
Is everything you believe about women’s sexual satisfaction after 50 wrong? In this candid conversation, renowned women’s sexual health expert Dr. James Simon sets the record straight on the myths and misconceptions that both men AND women carry into midlife intimacy.
From the belief that low desire means a woman isn’t attracted to her partner, to the misconception that pain during sex is just “something you have to live with,” Dr. Simon reveals the truth that most people never hear. Sex after 50 is not about “losing it.” It’s about adapting! With the right approach, intimacy can actually become more satisfying in midlife, for both partners.
In this video, Dr. Simon addresses the “estrogen dilemma.” He presents eye-opening facts that challenge the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy. In this interview on 2ndAct TV with host, Silke Schwarzkopf, they also discuss how… Read More »
A Concept on the Interplay of Desire for Sex and Food in the Brain Introduction The Masturbation Diet is a fanciful way of describing the highly evolved balance in humans between the desire for and… Read More »
In this video, Dr. James Simon, a renowned Women’s Sexual Health and Menopause Expert, takes on the taboo topic of sex and vaginal health after 50. Nicknamed the “Menopause Whisperer” by Washingtonian Magazine, Dr…. Read More »
Neither men nor women have to orgasm to experience pleasure during sexual intercourse. Communication is the key to discussing sexual pain and dysfunction with the partner. Women who have a low libido can get FDA-approved… Read More »
Dr. James Simon discusses the importance of sexual health during menopause and encourages clinicians to open up the conversation with patients. He discusses several treatment options and resources with Dr. Marla Shapiro. Dr. Marla Shapiro:… Read More »
Dr. James Simon discusses the importance of sexual health at menopause and encourages clinicians to open up the conversation with patients. He reviews treatment options and resources. (www.menopause.org)
Is penetration ever painful for you? Whether it’s with fingers, toys, or penises, you’re not alone: An estimated 50% of menopausal women with sexually active partners experience pain during vaginal penetration. And that’s just women… Read More »
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), which affects about 10% of women in the United States, is defined as the persistent or recurrent deficiency or absence of sexual desire accompanied by personal distress. There are treatments… Read More »
There is so much misconception about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause. I was recently featured on #justASK, a healthcare podcast dedicated to providing evidenced-based information from a team of sexual health experts. #justASK is… Read More »
Debunking Myths About Intimacy and Aging
How many times have you shuddered the moment someone mentions your parents or your grandparents having sex? As a doctor specializing in sexual health, I’ve seen that inevitable gasp time and time again. The mere… Read More »
Illustration by Lori Malépart-Traversy Women have the only organ in the human body exclusively dedicated to pleasure: the clitoris! This humorous, brief documentary gives an illustrated and educational history of the clitoris; it also reveals something very… Read More »
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, founder of the wellness and lifestyle brand goop®, recently launched a new “sexual health supplement” marketed under the name DTF. According to advertisements, this product is intended to “support women’s sexual desire, arousal, and mood.” We believe this claim to be an example of a misleading campaign marketed to consumers that is unsupported by scientific evidence.
If your partner is going through menopause, here’s a brief guide for survival. Menopause isn’t just a challenging time for the person going through it, but it can also be difficult for partners, friends, and… Read More »
Back in April 2020, an article in the Journal of Women’s Health prompted me to think about the differences between men and women’s life and death responses to COVID-19. That article illustrated what we’ve heard… Read More »
I’m frequently asked whether there’s anything to change in one’s diet to improve sexual function. While there’s absolutely nothing dietary that can treat a severe erectile dysfunction (ED) or significant arousal disorder in women, there… Read More »
Testosterone Therapy I have been involved in the development of testosterone products for women for many years. My research has been included in the original Princeton Consensus on Testosterone Insufficiency in Women back in 2002, and… Read More »
Catching Cancer in Patients with Lynch Syndrome Does your patient have cancer in their family history? If they have Lynch Syndrome, a simple screening can catch cancer before it’s too late. It’s easy to merely… Read More »
Electronic Medical RecordsElectronic Medical Records (EMR) –A Balanced View One of the cornerstones of The New Government Health Plan is the use of the electronic medical record (EMR), sometimes called Electronic Health Records (EHR). Proponents offer these… Read More »
Get a Handle on Menopause Symptoms: The right doctor can be your best partner
Woman transitioning through menopause may deal with a number of different symptoms, and all of varying severity. Menopause is unique to each woman – some experience mild symptoms, and others experience extreme ones. The only… Read More »
IUDs: The Most Effective Form of Birth Control
The intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most effective forms of birth control on the market, but only nine percent of women of childbearing age in the U.S. use it. Changing that rate, however, is… Read More »
When Sex Hurts: Is Vulvar Vestibulitis to Blame?Women who experience significant pain during sex may be suffering from vulvar vestibulitis, a type of vulvodynia. Vulvar vestibulitis is an inflammation of the vaginal vestibule, or the entrance to the vagina. Any type of… Read More »
