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Sexually Woke

Awaken the Secrets to Your Best Sex Life in Midlife & Beyond
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Sexually Woke by Dr Susan Hardwick-Smith explores the intricate relationship between a woman's sexual drive, intimacy, and spirituality as she ages. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a gynecologist and personal insights from menopause, the book challenges the notion that sexual vitality diminishes with age. It offers new perspectives on middle-age sexuality, addressing impacts, traditional advice, and fresh approaches. Topics such as sexual abuse, the #MeToo movement, marital rape, and the interplay between sex and religion are thoughtfully examined. Ultimately, it guides women to embrace a fulfilling new chapter of vibrant, connected, and satisfying sexual life beyond 50.
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This book is suited for middle-aged women seeking to understand and enhance their sexual and intimate lives, as well as readers interested in women's health, ageing, and the intersection of sexuality and spirituality.

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What is the connection between a woman's sex drive as she ages and the degree of relationship intimacy and spirituality? What does spiritual connectedness and sex have in common? Could the dots be connected?Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith thoughtfully answers these questions and more based on her own personal experiences with menopause and over 20 y

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What is the connection between a woman's sex drive as she ages and the degree of relationship intimacy and spirituality? What do spiritual connectedness and sex have in common? Could the dots be connected?

Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith thoughtfully answers these questions and more based on her own personal experiences with menopause and over 20 years of experience as an award-winning gynaecologist in Houston, Texas. A woman's best life, including her sexual life, doesn't have to end at 50, 60 or 70. The truth is, it has the potential to grow richer and fuller with every moment. Sexually Woke will help women navigate this new stage of life while remaining vibrant, connected, and sexually satisfied.

Part I discusses Dr. Susan's findings from her research into middle-age sexuality and includes chapters on the various impacts middle age can have on women; how they traditionally have been advised to deal with it; and presents examples of new approaches.

In Part II, Dr. Susan explores difficult and topical issues such as sexual abuse, the effect of the #MeToo movement, marital rape, sex and religion, as well as thought-provoking issues regarding our own individual conditioning around sex.

Part III features how some women have learned to overcome the negative impacts of middle age and open themselves up to a new chapter in their life, one that promises to be more fulfilling and rewarding than their past. No longer the secret knowledge of a few outliers, this path to deep sexual connection and satisfaction is available to anyone who is ready to commit and willing to embark on the journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781950934447

Publisher: Cedar Lane Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Cedar Lane Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

About the Author

Susan Hardwick-Smith, M.D. is the Founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center in Houston, TX, a concierge practice focusing on sexual and hormonal wellness. She recently retired as the Founding Partner and Medical Director of Complete Women’s Care Center in Houston, one of the largest all-female OB/GYN groups in the United States. She is the recipient of multiple awards, including membership in the β€œTexas Super Doctors Hall of Fame,” and has been voted one of the β€œTop 3 Rated Gynecologists” in Houston multiple times. She is also an International Coach Federation certified Executive Leadership Coach, as well as a Conscious Leadership instructor and practitioner, and has been a meditation student and teacher for many years.

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