In episode 3, join Sarah as she talks about her journey in finding the missing thread in her profession -sexology!

In episode 2, Sarah discusses how the coital imperative can negatively influence heterosexual relationships when women experience low libido. Sarah explains what the coital imperative means and uses author, Emily Nagoski's interpretation of how sexual desire can be different for everyone and societal beliefs have made us feel that if we do not initiate sexual spontaneity, something must be wrong with us.

This is a must listen to episode for women who are feeling inadequate and shamed if they are experiencing low libido in a heterosexual relationship.

Resources

Book - Come As You Are, Emily Nagoski https://www.emilynagoski.com/

1800RESPECT - National Hotline Service for Domestic Violence 1800 737 732

Lifeline - 13 11 14

13 Yarn - 13 92 76

Acronyms

PIV - Penis in Vagina

BJ - Blow job

AI- Anal Intercourse

In episode 1, Sarah Chopra shares her research findings on the menopausal experience in different cultures using the bio-psycho-social model. Women are living longer, staying in the workforce longer, and will spend up to 30-40 years of their life in either the menopausal transition and postmenopause. In 2030, there will be 1.2 billion people experiencing perimenopause and menopausal symptoms. Some countries are recognising this growing demographic and establishing government policies to support women during this phase of their life.

Sarah Chopra Bio:

Sarah lives in Perth, Western Australia and lives with her partner, 3 children, and many pets. Sarah's work experience has evolved as her interests have devloped over the years. Beginning in retail, and then delving deep into naturopathy with special interests in SIBO, GUT health, nervous system support, pain management, genito-urinary health, and trans and women's health. Sarah's foundational pillars are: MIND, MOVEMENT, MICROBIOME and these fundamental aspects are delivered by:

• Yin and Children's yoga
• Trauma Sensitive yoga (TCTSY)
• Hypnotherapy
• Counselling
• Naturopathy
• Medtitation facilitation
• Emotional Release Technique (ERT)

Sarah is a member of Australian Tradtional Medicine Society (ATMS), Guild of Australian Hypnotherapists (GoAH), Yoga Australia, Meditation Australia, and Psychotherapist and Counsellors Federation pf Australia (PACFA)

Resources mentioned in episode 1:

Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing - Community Based Health Services (Western Australia only) https://cwsw.org.au/directory/womens-community-based-health-services-2/

The National Institute for Care and Excellence (NICE)- Guidelines in diagnosing Menopause and Recommended Treatment https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23/resources/menopause-diagnosis-and-management-pdf-1837330217413

Australasian Menopause Society- List of national General Practitioners with an interest in menopause health https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/find-an-ams-doctor

Jean Haile's for Women's Health - Provides translated factsheets https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/

Menopause Taskforce - Menopause in the Workplace UK https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/23281/documents/169819/default/

Menopause Symptom Checklist

Sarah Chopra website