Ep. 182 - Reigniting Desire in Menopause with Susan Bratton

Today's episode of Not Your Mother's Menopause, Dr. Fiona Lovely is joined by the legendary Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions." We dive deep into the heart of female pleasure, shattering the patriarchal myths that have left so many women feeling broken or bored in the bedroom. Susan brings her signature blend of science, savvy, and straight talk to the conversation, offering a masterclass in reclaiming your sexual vitality. She explains why the female arousal cycle is fundamentally different from the male one and why giving yourself 15-20 minutes to achieve true engorgement—your "lady boner"— is the non-negotiable key to mind-blowing pleasure and natural lubrication. This episode is packed with actionable advice, including: How to use the free Sex Life Bucket List to explore 48 erotic play dates with your partner. Why Yoni Massage is the #1 sex trend of the year and how it transforms intimacy. The critical role of nitric oxide for blood flow and the regenerative power of nitric oxide A tantalizing tour of the latest pleasure technology, from smart vibrators to toys for solo or partnered play that prioritize your pleasure. If you're ready to move from "I'd rather take a bath" to claiming your space as a pleasure powerhouse, this conversation is your essential first step. Tune in and discover how to expand your pleasure palette and experience the soulful, heart-connected intimacy you deserve. Listen to discover how to awaken your orgasmic potential. Find Susan Bratton and her free resources below: BetterLover.com | SexLifeBucketList.com | OrgasmicIntercourse.com | DriveDesire.com Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: 💙🌿BEAM Minerals to help with stress related depletion - this is your 2025 pro-health move! Did you know that chronic stress can zap your energy and your minerals? You FEEL better quickly, with this easy to take supplement - replenishing all lost minerals. Give BEAM a try - beamminerals.com and use the code LOVELY for 20% off your first order! ⚡️Timeline's Longevity Gummies with urolithin A are the answer to your low energy and the feeling of "old". Using patented Mitopure - the only scientifically proven urolthin A, their products re-energize your cells helping them to slow down the aging process. If you want to stay strong and energized now and as you age, then you have to try Mitopure Gummies. My friends at Timeline are offering 20% off, just for my listeners. Head to timeline.com/LOVELY20 to get started. Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. How to work with Dr. Lovely: We get many requests for this info, so here it is! First off, thank you for listening to the NYMM podcast. It's because of your support, we can continue to dispense this information.❤️ For the NYMM store, where Dr. Lovely has stacked her favourite supplements, labs and lifestyle products, go here: Not Your Mother's Menopause Podcast Store Follow Dr. Lovely on IG and TikTok : @drfionalovely Follow the podcast on Facebook: www.facebook.com/@notyourmothersmenopausepodcast There are resources available on our website: www.drlovely.com Please sign up for our newsletter - Fiona's Friday Favourites! This is where we make the first announcements, share course offerings, drop new episodes, blog posts and the coveted 'Fiona's Favourites' column, etc. drlovely.com Finally, a humble request: If you love the podcast, please leave us a review! It helps more people find useful info for a challenging time: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/not-your-mothers-menopause-with-dr-fiona-lovely/id1097326296 Please scroll to the bottom of the page to leave a review. Thank you! 💕🤗 Partnerships by Category3 Media Group