ONLINE WEBINARS
Why Sex & Intimacy Feel Different After 40
(And What You Can Do About It)
If you’re over 40 and sex feels different, you’re not imagining it.
- Desire might feel lower.
- Arousal less reliable.
- Confidence shakier.
- Connection harder to access.
And yet, no one really explains why this happens…or what actually helps .
The Truth About Sex After 40
Sexual changes in midlife are incredibly common AND incredibly misunderstood.
Hormonal shifts, especially during perimenopause and menopause, affect:
- Libido and sexual desire
- Vaginal lubrication and arousal
- Erections and sexual response
- Sensitivity, pleasure and orgasm
At the same time, life pressure ramps up.
Work stress, family responsibilities, mental load, body image changes and exhaustion.
None of this means your sexuality is broken – it means your body and nervous system are responding to midlife reality.
Why desire doesn’t work the way it used to
One of the biggest myths about sex is that desire should be spontaneous.
Over 40, desire is far more:
- Responsive
- Context-dependent
- Sensitive to stress and emotional safety
When stress, pressure or self-consciousness are high, desire naturally shuts down. Not because you don’t care, but because your nervous system doesn’t feel relaxed enough for pleasure.
What most people get wrong
Many people over 40 try to “fix” intimacy by:
- Forcing themselves to want sex
- Pushing through discomfort
- Avoiding the topic altogether
None of these approaches rebuild desire or confidence.
What does help is understanding:
- What’s changing biologically
- What’s happening psychologically
- How to work with your body instead of against it
A different kind of conversation about sex after 40
That’s exactly why we’re hosting a one-hour online session:
Why Sex & Intimacy Feel Different After 40: Understanding Midlife, Menopause & Changing Libido
This session is not about:
- Performing
- Blame
- Embarrassing oversharing
It is about:
- Clarity
- Reassurance
- Practical tools that work in real life
You’ll hear from:
- A menopause Functional Medicine Practitioner, Functional Nutritionist and Holistic Health Coach
- A Sex Therapist specialising in midlife desire, confidence and connection
Together, we’ll explore what’s normal, what’s treatable, and how intimacy can still feel good, even if it looks different.
You deserve answers not silence
If you’ve been wondering:
- “Is this normal?”
- “Is something wrong with me?”
- “Can sex feel good again after 40?”
The answer is yes.
And understanding what’s happening is the first step.