?️ Hot flashes, mood swings, and... sexy times? Menopause isn't just your mother's concern, folks – it's a rollercoaster that can start as early as *38* and it affects everything from your emotions to your intimacy. ?? Fear not, because this episode of *Ask A Sex Therapist* is here to light up the path through the mist of menopause. We've got the radiant Dr. Kelly Casperson from "You Are Not Broken" dropping truth bombs on everything hormone-related. Plus, we spill the tea on the good, the bad, and the not-so-slick truths behind the lubes and creams that promise to keep things smooth sailing south of the border. ?? Tune in and turn your perimenopause frowns upside down!Here's what you'll learn from this episode: - The real deal on "bioidentical" hormones and what's just slick marketing ??- Why your birth control pills aren't on the same level as menopause treatments ??- Tips for talking to your doc about hormones like you've got an MD of your own ?️?- The lifesaving importance of lube, and why silicone is your new BFF ?✨- How vaginal estrogen could be the $20 game-changer for your love life ❤️?Timestamps:- [02:15] Understanding menopause and its surprising age range- [05:30] Demystifying perimenopause symptoms- [11:45] Why "bioidentical" hormones are causing a buzz- [17:20] The significant risks of misinformation on vaginal estrogen- [23:45] How healthy habits can support hormonal balance- [31:00] Navigating the options for hormone replacement therapy- [38:30] The big misconceptions of hormones and sexual health- [43:10] The affordable secret weapon against dryness- [49:50] Why GSM should be on your radar sooner rather than later- [55:25] Vaginal estrogen myths busted for breast cancer survivorsReady to rise above the confusion and start living your best life? Listen now and transform your approach to perimenopause and beyond! ??Don't miss out; visit heathershannon.com for more insights and to snag your free dirty talk guide! ??RESOURCESGET THE INTIMACY AUDIT FREE MINI COURSE (discover what’s blocking YOUR sex life!)https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/intimacyauditAPPLY FOR HEATHER’S INTIMACY INFUSION PROGRAM https://HeatherShannon.co/video-page HEATHER’S WEBSITEhttps://HeatherShannon.coASK A SEX THERAPIST INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/askasextherapist (Join the podcast’s broadcast channel!)HEATHER’S INSTAGRAM (new!) https://instagram.com/SexTherapistHeather YOUTUBE CHANNEL & VIDEO VERSION OF PODCAST https://youtube.com/@askasexcoach KELLY CASPERSON WEBSITE:https://kellycaspersonmd.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp