My Aloof Vagina, A Cheeky Guide to Perimenopause
Unprepared for perimenopause? (Same!) Felt misunderstood or alone during it all? (Yup.) Feel too young for this? (Me, too!) So I'm on a quest with my friends (and my aloof vagina) to understand what other "surprises" to expect AND to get a handle on all this midlife stuff, from sex & relationships to the weird stuff happening to our bodies. (The stuff nobody wants to talk about.) Warning: Like to laugh and sometimes pee your pants when you do? This podcast was designed to serve you. Grab leakage protection & join us for some fun.
Our Editor's Take
The podcast My Aloof Vagina, A Cheeky Guide to Perimenopause wants to demystify a natural change in life. Most women in their 40s and 50s experience symptoms that disrupt their day-to-day life. They might have urinary incontinence, itchy ears, or mood swings. However, due to old-fashioned societal norms, people keep those struggles to themselves. The host wishes to be honest and uncensored about her experience and those of her friends. She seeks to make women in their midlife feel less alone.
The idea for My Aloof Vagina came to Martha McBride when she was 50 years old. At that point, she wasn't experiencing any signs of perimenopause, or so she thought. The realization that something was going on came to her when she had sex for the first time in a few years. Her body felt completely different, and it wasn't responding to the situation like it used to. Martha felt alarmed and started Googling to find an answer. The first few searches were even more terrifying. They were talking about dryness, clitoral atrophy, and a thing called "use it or lose it." Martha felt betrayed by her vagina. She went on a journey, doing her own research to find out what else she would be experiencing close to midlife.
Most people likely know about hot flashes or moodiness. The podcast host found other signs that she was already experiencing. These included anything from heart problems to aroma changes, eye dryness, and depression. The more Martha learned about the topic, the more she shared resources with her friends. Those same people came back to her, asking for a less anxiety-inducing explanation. That's why Martha decided to start a podcast. She wanted to help people stay informed about their bodies while making them laugh.
In My Aloof Vagina, A Cheeky Guide to Perimenopause, Martha invites friends to discuss the different paths women can take. For example, some take hormone replacement therapy. Others choose the "natural" route. Martha also talks about pelvic floor health, intimacy, and flooding periods. She is unafraid to reveal all and help others in the process. Listeners facing these issues may appreciate this podcast. However, the show is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
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