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This is how we do it: ‘An intimacy menu reignited my sex drive after early menopause’

The Guardian profiles Linda and Elias's approach to rekindling intimacy after Linda's early menopause and hysterectomy.
The couple created an intimacy menu shared on the Notes app to coordinate activities they both enjoy.
Ticking an item like evening phone sex acts as a signal for later intimacy, turning planning into foreplay.
Linda's sex drive is back, helped by openness and acceptance of life changes.
The couple stresses that shared consent and avoiding shame were crucial to their approach.
The menu includes diverse activities from fantasy audio to cuddling and shared showers.
The notes app sends notifications to each partner, prompting timely intimacy ideas.
Elias says the process brought couples closer during physical changes.
The Guardian frames the intimacy menu as a constructive response to menopause and aging.
The article encourages readers to share their experiences anonymously with the Guardian feature.
The Guardian emphasizes openness, consent, and planning as key to sustaining intimacy in menopause.

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