Menopause and midlife changes don’t just affect the body, they affect desire, intimacy, confidence, and connection. In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy is joined by Dr. Shannon Chavez, licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, and clinical sexologist, for an honest conversation about sex and hormones in midlife.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How menopause impacts desire, arousal, and painful sex
- Why body changes can affect confidence and intimacy
- How men experience aging through erectile and hormone changes
- Why these shifts are normal and more common than people think
- How couples can talk about these changes without shame or blame
- Ways partners can support each other and stay connected
This episode is about normalizing midlife changes and learning how intimacy can evolve instead of disappearing.
👩⚕️ Guest Bio
Dr. Shannon Chavez, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, certified sex coach, and clinical sexologist with over two decades of experience. She specializes in sexual wellness, intimacy and relationship coaching, and attachment-based psychotherapy. Her holistic approach blends sex education, psychotherapy, and somatic practices to help individuals and couples reconnect to pleasure and emotional closeness.
She has been featured in The New York Times, GQ, and Cosmopolitan and is a sought-after speaker and educator.
Instagram: @drshannonchavez
Free pleasure guides available through her website.
🎙️Host Bio
Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy without shame.
She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and empowering. Her motto: My passion is to help you create yours.
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