The Value of Prioritizing Time for Intimacy After Body Changes
Life brings inevitable shifts, especially in perimenopause and menopause. Hormones fluctuate, energy changes, and the way we connect with our bodies and partners often evolves too. Many people are surprised by how significant these transitions feel, both physically and emotionally. But intimacy can remain fulfilling, nourishing, and pleasurable with the right support and a willingness to explore what your body needs now.
At MAUD Medical Clinic, we believe that intimacy is an essential part of whole-person health. And during menopause and perimenopause, intentionally making space for intimacy (whether with a partner or solo) can help you stay grounded, confident, and connected.
Understanding Your Changing Body During Perimenopause & Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause can introduce changes like:
Altered libido
Vaginal dryness
Pain with penetration
Mood or sleep changes
Shifts in desire patterns
Differences in arousal or orgasm
“These changes are normal, but does not mean you need to simply “put up with them.”” says Julie Munch, OT and sex therapist in Calgary
Sex therapy and pelvic-health-informed support can help you understand what’s happening in your body and find new ways to experience pleasure, intimacy, and connection. It’s about learning to meet your body where it is now, not where it used to be.
How Sex Therapy Can Help You Reconnect With Yourself
Sex therapy during midlife transitions isn’t just about sexual function, it’s about rediscovering comfort, curiosity, and empowerment.
Speaking with a professional can help you:
Understand hormonal changes and their impact on intimacy
Navigate emotional and relational shifts
Explore new pathways to arousal and pleasure
Build confidence in your changing body
Create supportive communication strategies with a partner
This is your chance to form a relationship with your body that feels compassionate and aligned with who you’ve become.
Meet Julie Much, Occupational Therapist
We’re proud to have Julie Much, OT, as part of our team at MAUD Medical Clinic in Calgary. Julie blends pelvic-health expertise, trauma-informed care, and practical strategies to support people working through intimacy challenges, sexual pain, and the emotional layers of perimenopause and menopause.
Her work places you at the center, your comfort, your goals, your pace.
If you’re ready to reconnect with your body, rediscover pleasure, or simply understand the changes you’re experiencing, we invite you to book an appointment with Julie in Calgary.
Exploring Your Own Body: Pleasure With or Without a Partner
Relearning what feels good is a powerful part of navigating menopause and perimenopause. Solo exploration can help you:
Rebuild confidence
Learn what touch, rhythm, or pace feels good now
Reduce stress and reconnect with your sensuality
Improve sexual response and lubrication
Establish intimacy with yourself before sharing it with a partner
Pleasure is a skill, and skills evolve! Giving yourself permission to explore can be deeply healing and surprisingly joyful.
For anyone looking to support their intimate wellness, exploring Lelo’s rabbit adult toys or vibrators can be a gentle and effective way to pleasure, reduce tension, and stay connected with your own body.
You Deserve Intimacy That Feels Good Today
Intimacy doesn’t fade with age, it transforms. With support, curiosity, and compassion for your changing body, you can experience deeper pleasure, connection, and confidence than ever before.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward better intimate wellness, MAUD Medical Clinic is here for you.
Book with Julie Much, OT, in Calgary and begin your journey back to yourself. Julie offers hours at Bloom Health Institute in Calgary
