# Beyond Procreation: The Gift Of Intimacy in Perimenopause with Dr. Sarah Bartel

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Published: 2026-08-14T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Bartell to talk about intimacy, marriage, and the changes that come with perimenopause and menopause. We discuss: Why intimacy still matters beyond the fertile years How rest and nervous system regulation can support libido Moving beyond the “just suck it up” mentality Simple ways to care for your body and strengthen marital connection Join me and other experts for the 5-Day Perimenopause Workshop at the end of August. Link below to sign up. https://healthandhormones.org/perimenopause-toolkit/ Here is the link to Sarah’s 10 Truth’s https://canafeast.com/10truthsThe post Beyond Procreation: The Gift Of Intimacy in Perimenopause with Dr. Sarah Bartel first appeared on Health and Hormones.

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