Menopause

Sex and intimacy are important parts of health and wellbeing—but they’re often left out of the menopause conversation. While hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings get plenty of attention, changes in sex drive (libido) can be just as impactful during perimenopause.

If you’ve noticed your sexual desire shifting in your late 30s or 40s, you’re not alone. Fluctuating hormones, physical changes, and lifestyle factors all play a role. Here’s what to expect, what’s normal, and strategies that can help.

Pelvic floor physical therapy can help with incontinence, prolapse, constipation, and painful sex—especially during menopause. Learn what to expect at your first PT visit.

Night sweats during perimenopause can ruin your rest. Learn how Lodus experts recommend cooling your body, preventing hot flash triggers, and improving sleep quality.

Struggling with low sex drive in perimenopause? Learn why libido changes and how to boost desire safely with lifestyle, therapy, or medical options

Discover how exercise supports metabolic health in menopause—beyond just burning calories. Learn how movement improves insulin sensitivity, heart health, and belly fat reduction.

Don’t let a drop in estrogen put a damper on your sex life. Many sexual health symptoms, like declining libido, vaginal dryness, and painful intercourse, can be addressed with hormone therapy and home remedies. Here is what every woman should know about menopause and sexual health,
along with six tips for staying intimate in menopause.

Feeling like your libido has hit an all-time low? Or maybe you’re just not feeling turned on during sex anymore? We are here to let you know that it might be more than just simply not being in the mood. Let’s dive into what’s going on—like the difference between desire disorder and arousal disorder, why it could happen, and how to get your groove back.

Hormone fluctuations are often blamed for many changes we experience in our weight, sex drive, and even our hair. Learn about the hormonal connection to common issues and discover five ways to support a healthy weight.

Many couples go through long periods without having sex. The encouraging news is that if both partners are willing, you can revive sexual intimacy. Here are seven reasons why sex might be lacking in your marriage and how to turn it around.

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