In the last year, sexual intimacy has drastically declined, with only occasional handjobs due to her ongoing struggles with perimenopause and the complexities in the relationship.
The experimental approach involves taking less than the recommended dose of a GLP-1 medication such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy in the hope of curbing hunger pangs just enough to sustain weight loss.
Bushaw began experiencing weight loss challenges during perimenopause, despite consistent workouts and a high-protein diet, leading to frustration with her lack of results.
On her Goop podcast, Gwyneth Paltrow spoke about how perimenopause is affecting her libido, making her feel a sense of grief over her waning sex drive.
"The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) published a safety brief last year due to reports of multiple people unintentionally orally ingesting boric acid vaginal suppositories," said Dr. Stacy De-Lin, Associate Medical Director for Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, New York.
Abra, a 49-year-old from Arizona, reflects on Miranda July's new novel All Fours, emphasizing its impact on women's discussions around desire, freedom, and life changes. She noted how the book humorously portrays the desires of women in perimenopause, acting as a catalyst for many to reconsider their lives.
