I recently had an incredibly honest, raw, and vitally important conversation that I cannot wait to share with you.
If you are navigating the shifting sands of midlife—the hormones, the relationship dynamics, the changes in mood and focus—you probably already know Natalie Jill. She is the powerhouse host of the Midlife Conversations podcast.
What I love about Natalie is her ability to take complicated information that is relevant to us right NOW, and break it down simply with actionable steps. She’s all about helping us implement changes to level up our lives in our BEST YEARS to come. She covers everything from raising teenagers and career changes to beauty and weight struggles.
Recently, she invited me on the show to tackle a topic that so many of us are silently struggling with: intimacy.
The Truth About Your “Lost” Libido
Let’s be real for a moment. Does the mere thought of intimacy sometimes make you want to hide under the covers…alone?
If you are a midlife woman who feels like she’s lost that loving feeling, I want you to hear me loud and clear: You are not broken. You are just like the rest of us, and you have been playing by the wrong rules your entire adult life.
In this episode, Natalie and I rip the band-aid off the shame many women feel. It’s not that you don’t love your partner, and it’s not that you don’t want connection. It’s about that massive disconnect between what you wish you felt and what you actually feel.
Flipping the Script on Pleasure
During our chat, I expose the truths about female arousal that nobody ever taught us (and certainly weren’t covered in those awkward sex-ed classes back in the day).
We have to stop pretending our bodies work like men’s bodies. We dive deep into why it often takes women 20 minutes to achieve the level of arousal men often accomplish in just two minutes.
When we ignore that biological reality, we end up relying on “duty booty”—sex out of obligation just to keep the peace. I explain to Natalie why “duty booty” is actually actively destroying relationships and how you can transform that obligation back into genuine desire.
My Journey and Practical Solutions
You know I don’t just talk the talk. I share my personal journey with Natalie’s audience—from being in a sexless marriage at 42 to having the absolute best intimacy of my life today at 64.
If I can do it, you can too.
This isn’t just theory; we get into the practical “how-to.” In this episode, we explore practical solutions, including:
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The life-changing magic of Yoni massage.
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Why scheduling intimacy isn’t unromantic (and why it might save your love life).
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Which specific tools and supplements actually help midlife bodies.
We explore why almost everything you’ve seen in media about sex is built for male pleasure, and how you can finally flip the script for good.
This conversation is designed to change how you think about your body, your relationships, and your inherent right to pleasure. It’s time to stop
Listen to My Midlife Conversations Episode Here ↓
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With love and pleasure,
Susan Bratton