When most people talk about menopause, the focus , and rightly so, is on women's health: the hot flushes, the hormonal changes, the emotional ups and downs. What's often missing from the conversation is the impact on men.

If your wife's menopause has left you feeling confused, shut out, or wondering what happened to your sex life, you're not alone. Many men find themselves struggling to understand changes in libido, intimacy, and connection. Menopause and lowered sex drive can affect both partners, reshaping a relationship in ways no one warned you about.

Why Men Need to Be Part of the Conversation

Menopause isn't just a women's issue — it's a relationship shift.

You might notice your partner withdrawing emotionally or physically.

Your own confidence, patience, or desire may take a hit.

Old patterns in communication and intimacy can suddenly stop working.

Talking openly about your wife's menopause can be uncomfortable, but avoiding it can create even more distance. Knowing what's going on — hormonally, emotionally, and relationally — is the first step to navigating it together.

What's Beyond Menopause?

Menopause doesn't have to mean the end of intimacy or connection. It can be the start of a new chapter — one where sex, affection, and closeness take on a different, sometimes deeper, form. Understanding the changes in libido (yours and hers) can help you both rebuild a physical and emotional connection that works now, not just in the past.

Research-Based Support for Men

That's why we created Working It Out Together — a community where men can talk openly about what they're experiencing. Whether it's lowered sex drive, tension at home, or the fear that you're drifting apart, you'll find straight talk, shared experience, and tools grounded in real research.

Our book, Men On Masculinity: A Guide to Menopause, dives deeper into these real-life stories — blending psychological research with the authentic experiences of men who've navigated this journey. Based on original research with men in long-term relationships, it offers practical frameworks without the therapy-speak.

But you don't have to read it before getting support. You can start by joining the conversation, listening, and sharing your own experience.

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