Having Sex After 50: A Conversation All Women Must Hear
When people hear “having sex after 50,” they assume that women must have lost all interest or that if they are still sexually active, they’re some kind of unicorn. The truth? Sex and intimacy do change after 50. Hormones shift, bodies respond differently, and desire might evolve. And instead of being told that these changes […]
A Clear Path Through Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
If you’ve ever wondered whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is right for you in menopause and beyond, my recent conversation on the Wellness Your Way podcast is a great place to start. Host Dr. Megan Lyons shared that she’s been approached by countless people wanting to discuss HRT, but she waited to feature this topic […]
Hearing a Lot About the MonaLisa Touch Treatment Recently?
If you have been watching the new Apple TV series Your Friends & Neighbors, you may have noticed MonaLisa Touch making an appearance — not once, but twice! Treatments like MonaLisa Touch are getting more attention as women become more open about discussing symptoms that affect their everyday quality of life. And honestly? In real […]
How The Gender Gap Shapes Your Sexual Experience
How the Gender Gap becomes the Bedroom Gap. Unraveling the myths, mismatched expectations, and deep-seated shame that surround women’s sexuality, especially during and after menopause.
The Launch of The Bedroom Gap Book!
The Bedroom Gap by Maria Sophocles, M.D. officially launched on February 10, 2026 — and what an incredible month it has been! Within days of release, The Bedroom Gap became the #1 top seller in its Amazon category and has garnered significant press coverage. Prior to Launch, Dr. Sophocles was a guest on Good Day […]
Navigating Menopause: A Physician’s Guide to Treatment Options
Menopause is BIG! You can’t scroll through a social media feed, stream or read anything without coming across the Great Midlife Awakening. It’s about time, but there is a tsunami of information. How to make sense of it all and find your way to what you need? Sixty percent of women feel ill prepared for […]
Menopausal Weight Gain
Menopause Weight Gain: Stop the middle age spread Most women gain weight as they age, but excess pounds aren’t inevitable. To minimize menopause weight gain, step up your activity level and enjoy a healthy diet. As you get older, you might notice that maintaining your usual weight becomes more difficult. In fact, many women gain […]
Sex After Menopause: What’s Changing in Your Body & What Helps
Sex after menopause is different, it can hurt. Learn how it changes and what you can do.