Dr Claire Macaulay is an Oncologist and curator and host of The Midlife Sex Festival.

If you're someone who cringes like your 12 year old self at the word vulva (and even if you're not) this is an informative, positive listen to learn more about what is happening to our bodies, and what we can do to make positive changes. Dr Claire explains why we need to put "our bodies in the bed", why desire and sex can change in our midlife, and how few of us have actually "lost our libido". She also shares how putting pleasure on our schedule, and thinking of sex as a medicine, or a treat, rather than a box to tick, can in turn have a positive impact on our whole lives, relationships and confidence.

And please do subscribe to join Dr Claire's Midlife Sex Festival, it's free and features 30 special guests talking about everything to do with Midlife Sex https://www.midlifesexfestival.com/

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Disclaimer: Anna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast cannot be held responsible for any injury or harm caused as a result of participation in any session or ideas you follow as a result of listening to this podcast. You are taking part at your own risks and need to make sensible decisions. Check in with your GP if you have any concerns and before making changes.

Margaret, Genevieve and Anna discuss their recent "perimenopausal" experiences, what is working for them, and plan a Podcast Road Trip.
We refer to the book "Lift and Climb" by Viv Groskop in this episode, available in all good book shops. Cold water swimming, whilst it has many benefits is also associated with many risks including heart attacks and drowning. Please only try this with an experienced cold water swimmer in organised areas.
Disclaimer: Anna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast cannot be held responsible for any injury or harm caused as a result of participation in any session or ideas you follow as a result of listening to this podcast. You are taking part at your own risks and need to make sensible decisions. Check in with your GP if you have any concerns and before making changes

Please do like and subscribe and follow Margaret @crushedbymcs, Gen @ghnutritioncoaching and Anna @40swoman.
Disclaimer: Anna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast cannot be held responsible for any injury or harm caused as a result of participation in any session or ideas you follow as a result of listening to this podcast. You are taking part at your own risks and need to make sensible decisions. Check in with your GP if you have any concerns and before making changes.

This week Margaret, Anna and Genevieve talk to Dr Lindsey Thomas, a GP with over 20 years experience in womens’ health. Based in Leeds, Lindsey now also works with Myla Health and is one of only 240 specialists who has the British Menopause Society advanced certificate.
In this illuminating conversation we discuss what type, why and how woman can take HRT. Plus we ask Dr Lindsey direct - do midlife crushes help the menopause!
Disclaimer: Anna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast cannot be held responsible for any injury or harm caused as a result of participation in any session or ideas you follow as a result of listening to this podcast. This is not a diagnosis. You are taking part at your own risks and need to make sensible decisions. Check in with your GP if you have any concerns and before making changes.

Please do like and subscribe and follow Margaret @crushedbymcs, Gen @ghnutritioncoaching and Anna @40swoman.
Disclaimer: Anna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast cannot be held responsible for any injury or harm caused as a result of participation in any session or ideas you follow as a result of listening to this podcast. You are taking part at your own risks and need to make sensible decisions. Check in with your GP if you have any concerns and before making changes.