Menopause Love Lounge

What if the happiest couples in midlife are the ones with separate homes and zero guilt.Why are so many women—especially in midlife—saying “yes” to love, but “no thanks” to marriage? From empty nesters to new divorces, a growing number of women are choosing Living Apart Together—intimacy without cohabitation, commitment without the contract. Is this the future of love—or just a new flavor of fear? In this episode, the Menopause Love Lounge Ladies unpack the truth about freedom, partnership, and what it really means to love on your own terms.In this episode...🎙️ Loop 1 — Personal PerspectivesUp first, we’re getting personal. Each of us is sharing where we really stand on marriage right now—because after menopause, the story changes.💬 Loop 2 — Stats & CultureNext, we’re zooming out. From Gwyneth Paltrow to Jack Wagner to that whole ‘soft marriage’ trend on TikTok—clearly, the rules of love are changing. We’ve got the stats and the stories to prove it.💥 Loop 3 — Game: Caring, Commitment, or Cop-OutAnd to wrap it up—we’re playing a new game called Caring, Commitment, or Cop-Out. Think quick-fire debates on all the new rules of modern love.And so much more... Menopause Love Lounge dives into menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, hormone replacement therapy, adrenal fatigue, hot flashes, and night sweats—and how they intertwine with love, intimacy, identity, midlife relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, libido, and emotional wellness, helping women navigate midlife with confidence, connection, and pleasure.  Where to find the ladies..

When it comes to pleasure, most conversations fall into two categories: Sex gets worse after menopause Or Women in midlife are having the best sex of their lives.But let’s be real, for a lot of us, orgasms do not come easily, especially through intercourse. Some of us weren’t taught how our bodies actually work. We learned to perform pleasure instead of feeling it. We faked it to fit in, to please, to protect and somewhere along the way, we stopped seeing our own sexual needs as sacred.Then menopause shows up and everything we’ve quietly carried starts getting louder. The frustration. The pressure. The “I should be able to do this” stories.Not because menopause took something...but because it finally asked us to pay attention.This week inside the Menopause Love Lounge, we are having the conversation most women never get to have. We break down why orgasms shift in midlife, what is actually happening to your libido, and how pleasure can expand when you stop chasing a goal and start listening to your body. The ladies open up about desire changes, mental load, partner pressure, toys, lubrication, and the emotional layers that make climax feel complicated.We talk about what is normal, what is solvable, and what is absolutely possible for women in their forties, fifties and beyond. You deserve pleasure that feels real, connected, honest and fully yours again.Join us in the Lounge and be part of the conversation that every woman deserves but has never been invited to.Welcome to the Menopause Love Lounge—where we get real, raw, and unapologetic about being a woman in midlife. We’re redefining intimacy, identity, and relationships—one juicy, unfiltered conversation at a time.Share your experience in the comments. What has changed for you in midlife and what are you ready to reclaim? Where to find the ladies...

Menopause is not killing the vibe. It is helping us choose better, love deeper, and date with more confidence than ever. Some of us are dating again.Some are redefining love inside long marriages.And some have decided they’d rather sleep diagonally across the whole damn bed.Menopause changes everything — our hormones, our confidence, our desires. But it also gives us permission to rewrite the rules.In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to find, keep, or completely re imagine love in midlife — from dating apps and second chances to long-term intimacy that still sparks.In this episode...How can embracing "healthy selfishness" transform your dating life after 50?What are the benefits of non-traditional relationships, like living apart together, for women over 50?Why is it important to manage your energy and mindset when engaging in online dating?And so much more... DON'T FORGET TO TAKE OUR POLL: If you're feeling the chemistry on the first date, do you go for the kiss or do you keep it classy and wait?A. Kiss me nowB. Life's too shortC. Nope, let them earn it.Comment here/ Email Us or DM Us!!Menopause Love Lounge dives into menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, hormone replacement therapy, adrenal fatigue, hot flashes, and night sweats—and how they intertwine with love, intimacy, identity, midlife relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, libido, and emotional wellness, helping women navigate midlife with confidence, connection, and pleasure.  Where to find the ladies...

One day you’re fine, the next day you’re crying in Target — welcome to perimenopause.Welcome to the Menopause Love Lounge, where we’re pulling back the curtain on the most confusing chapter of womanhood... perimenopause. This isn’t just hot flashes and mood swings; it’s a full-body plot twist that no one warned us about.Join Andrea Knoche and her unapologetically real panel: Dawn Wiggins, Ozzy Osbourne, Junie Moon, Karen Viesta and Laurie Gerber, as they spill the truth about shifting hormones, wild symptoms, and the emotional roller coaster of midlife. From “WTF is happening to my body?” moments to why doctors still miss the signs, we’re breaking down the cultural confusion and calling out the medical gaslighting.Plus, don’t miss our hilarious game of Friend, Therapist, or Doctor... because sometimes you just need to know which one to call first.Raw. Real. Relatable. This episode will leave you laughing, nodding, and realizing you’re not losing it — you’re just in perimenopause.🎙️ Tune in and reclaim your power, one hot flash at a time.In this episode:The WTF Moment That Started It AllWe're kicking off the moment each of us knew our bodies had gone rogue - the meltdown, the midnight Google spiral, or the doctor's visit that left us more confused than when we walked in. Every woman has that first "Wait..is this menopause?! story" ...and yours might sound a lot like outs.The Great Misdiagnosis Mystery”Next, we will share this wild data we found — turns out it’s easier to get labeled with depression, anxiety, or thyroid issues than perimenopause. So why are women dismissed by the very system meant to help? And what happens to our confidence when every test says we’re ‘fine’ but our bodies scream otherwise? The One Truth Every Woman Deserves to Know: Before we wrap, we’re playing ‘Friend, Therapist, or Doctor?’—because half the time in perimenopause, you don’t know who to call. We’re sharing the moments that made us wonder, Is this hormones, heartbreak, or a medical emergency? Stay tuned to find out which ones had us texting a girlfriend, booking therapy, or speed-dialing urgent care. And so much more... Menopause Love Lounge dives into menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, hormone replacement therapy, adrenal fatigue, hot flashes, and night sweats—and how they intertwine with love, intimacy, identity, midlife relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, libido, and emotional wellness, helping women navigate midlife with confidence, connection, and pleasure.  Where to find the ladies..

Is your self-care actually stressing you out? Let’s talk about the wellness trap.Let’s be real. Somewhere between green juices, hormone hacks, and endless morning routines, wellness started to feel like a full-time job. In this episode of The Menopause Love Lounge, we dive into the world of menopause wellness and midlife self-care to ask the real question: are we truly nurturing ourselves, or just fueling the trillion-dollar wellness industry?Join us as we strip away the filters, laugh at the chaos, and get honest about what caring for ourselves really means during menopause. This is women’s health without the pressure, the guilt, or the BS.What we promise to discuss....First, we’re talking about The Wellness Hamster Wheel. You know that feeling when “self-care” somehow turns into a color-coded to-do list? From red-light masks to mushroom coffee, we’ll share our own confessions about when our wellness routines started running us instead of helping us.Then, we’ll zoom out for The $5.6 Trillion Trap — because the wellness industry calls it empowerment, but sometimes it feels like another hustle in disguise. We’ll unpack the myth that health can be bought, youth can be hacked, and why the cure always seems to come with a subscription fee.And finally, we’ll wrap with our favorite segment, Self-Care or Self-Punishment? — a rapid-fire round where we ask the only question that really matters: does it feel like care… or like pressure dressed up in pretty packaging?And so much more... Menopause Love Lounge dives into menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, hormone replacement therapy, adrenal fatigue, hot flashes, and night sweats—and how they intertwine with love, intimacy, identity, midlife relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, libido, and emotional wellness, helping women navigate midlife with confidence, connection, and pleasure.  Where to find the ladies...

Let’s get real, menopause isn’t just hot flashes. It’s painful sex, brain fog that makes you question your sanity, and sweat-soaked nights that wreck your mornings.Welcome to Menopause Love Lounge, where hot flashes meet hot takes. In this episode, host Andrea Knoche and her unfiltered crew rip the lid off menopause myths — from brain fog and mood swings to dry spells and the shocking link between painful sex and pleasure rediscovery.💥 We’re talking orgasms, laughter, and liberation — because this stage of life isn’t the end of desire, it’s the rebirth of it.Andrea and her guests spill the tea on how celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, and others are owning their midlife shifts and flipping the narrative from “silent struggle” to “sexy reinvention.”If you’ve ever laughed mid–hot flash or wondered if you’re losing your mind — this one’s for you. Tune in for raw honesty, midlife realness, and the kind of laughter that feels like therapy.What we're talking about...What are the most surprising and unexpected symptoms of menopause that women experience?How can laughter and orgasms actually help reduce menopause symptoms like hot flashes?What are some real-life stories from celebrities about their menopause journey, and what can we learn from them?And so much more...VFIT - https://joylux.com/pages/vfit-gold-plus-upgraded-device?irgwc=1&afsrc=1Menopause Love Lounge dives into menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, hormone replacement therapy, adrenal fatigue, hot flashes, and night sweats—and how they intertwine with love, intimacy, identity, midlife relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, libido, and emotional wellness, helping women navigate midlife with confidence, connection, and pleasure.  Where to find the ladies...

Unmute me: Self Expression and MenopauseLet’s talk about self-expression—or maybe how we’ve silenced it. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, we’re talking about the brave, and often messy process of saying what we mean, wearing what we want, and showing up unapologetically in midlife. Some of us are speaking more. Some of us are speaking less—but more honestly and directly.And then there’s that freeing moment we’ve all hit: the “I don’t care” era. The one where we stop editing ourselves for comfort, approval, or validation. Where confidence replaces apology—and authenticity becomes our loudest statement.This isn’t just about fashion or creativity—it’s about refusing to disappear and no longer asking for permission.Welcome to the lounge.What we're covering in this episode:Personal ReflectionsWhat does self-expression mean to you right now? What’s changed since you were in your 30’sCultural WatchFrom icons to everyday people: Who’s rocking it—or wrecking it—after 40?Legs Wide Open Do we care...or don't we?And so much more.... Menopause Love Lounge dives into menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, hormone replacement therapy, adrenal fatigue, hot flashes, and night sweats—and how they intertwine with love, intimacy, identity, midlife relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, libido, and emotional wellness, helping women navigate midlife with confidence, connection, and pleasure.  Where to find the ladies...

Navigating Libido, Desire, and Intimacy Changes During MenopauseLet’s talk about libido...or the confusing, disappearing, or wildly reappearing version of it we’re facing in midlife. In this episode of Menopause Love Lounge, we’re getting real about desire: how it fades, flares, and sometimes makes zero sense. Some of us are hornier than ever. Some of us can’t stand being touched. Most of us are somewhere in between. This isn’t a fix-it guide. It’s a raw, honest conversation about what’s shifting in our bodies, minds, and relationships when it comes to sex. If your libido’s gone missing, gone wild, or just feels... different—welcome to the lounge!What we're covering in this episode:Personal ReflectionsWhere are you with libido right now? Desire, drive, connection?Cultural WatchWhat’s happening out there that’s messing with our heads around midlife sex?Legs Wide OpenWe’ll be Playing Never Have I Ever and finding out each other’s dirty little libido secrets.And so much more.... Menopause Love Lounge dives into menopause, perimenopause, hormone health, hormone replacement therapy, adrenal fatigue, hot flashes, and night sweats—and how they intertwine with love, intimacy, identity, midlife relationships, dating, marriage, divorce, libido, and emotional wellness, helping women navigate midlife with confidence, connection, and pleasure.  Erotic Blueprint: https://theblueprintbreakthrough.com/Where to find the ladies...