# Reclaiming Midlife Pleasure and Closing the Bedroom Gap with Dr. Maria Sophocles

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Podcast: [The Muslim Sex Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-muslim-sex-podcast-4686865)
Published: 2026-06-12T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://DrSadaf.com
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## Resource

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes board-certified OB/GYN and sexual medicine expert Dr. Maria Sophocles to discuss everything you need to know about navigating midlife sexual health and menopause. Dr. Sophocles shares her personal journey as a physician at the forefront of women’s healthcare for 30 years, as she and Dr. Sadaf delve into the definition, causes, and fixes for what is known as the "bedroom gap." Every woman has a fundamental right to pleasurable sex and comfortable sex, and this episode features actionable steps women can take to further understand receptive desire, combat painful intercourse, and prioritize emotional intimacy to maintain long-term relationship health! Visit Dr. Sophocles online at mariasophoclesmd.com .

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