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Reclaiming Menopause
Bold, Beautiful and Unapologetically Aging
Educate to Liberate
Menopause shouldn’t be a mystery. Join Womanizer as we educate and empower women to navigate this emotional and physical journey with confidence.
Our take on menopause? We will not be invisible
Menopause education and resources are shockingly scarce. As an advocate in pleasure no matter your age, Womanizer demands change now and for the future – and we're backing it up with action.
To kick off Menopause Awareness Month, we partnered with the Kinsey Institute to survey Americans on their knowledge about menopause.
To kick off Menopause Awareness Month, we partnered with the Kinsey Institute to survey Americans on their knowledge about menopause.
86.8% of Women experience menopausal symptoms
Hot flashes & night sweats
Low libido & vaginal dryness
Sleep disturbances
Fatigue & joint pain
The Womanizer Menopause Study
We surveyed 3,000 Americans about menopause basics, its impact on sex and pleasure and symptom management. To address the larger Gender Health Gap for women of color, we consciously included more Black, Asian and Hispanic women in the survey. Less than 1 in 10 Americans know about the Gender Health Gap. Even fewer realize that women of color are more affected by it.
The results are in!
Alarming Lack of Awareness
When asked a six-question menopause knowledge quiz, fewer than 25% of people answered more than three questions correctly, while nearly 50% of women ages 40-65 did.
Racial Resource Disparities
A stark disparity exists in menopause knowledge among women of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. White women have the highest percentage of accurate answers at 55%, while Asian women have 42%, Hispanic women have 37%, and Black women have 35%.
Pregnancy Myths
Nearly a third of all people thought menopausal women could still get pregnant.
Overlooked Symptoms
While 60% of people identified hot flashes, only 29% knew the complete range of menopausal symptoms
Masturbation: an overlooked menopause remedy
It's no medical mystery that healthcare providers are lacking education in women's health issues, and the data speaks for itself. Here's what women ages 40-65 report experiencing with their doctors.
The good news! Pleasure is power
1 in 10 menopausal women use masturbation as a primary way to manage symptoms, and a similar number rely on partnered sex for relief.
Must-have products for menopause support
"While menopause does mark the end of a woman's reproductive years, it does not mark the end of a woman’s sexual journey. Sexuality and sexual intimacy can make this transition more pleasurable."
- Dr. Shamyra Howard, LCSW, CST
Take control of your experience
We’re not just talking the talk – we’re providing valuable resources, too. Womanizer encourages you to self-advocate by creating a menopause plan. Download Dr. Shamyra’s comprehensive guide to create your own.
Download here
We're hitting the road
The results of our menopause knowledge quiz suggest a lack of menopause resources for women of color. To bridge this gap, sex & relationship therapist Dr. Shamyra Howard will visit three major cities to answer questions and share valuable insights with a special invite to women of color. From debunking myths to providing practical tips, Dr. Shamyra is here to help you navigate this powerful transition with confidence and clarity.
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The Pleasure Fund
Womanizer’s commitment to women’s health research
To close the Gender Health Gap, the Pleasure Fund supports research in female sexual health. Following our menopause study, Womanizer is calling for global applications focused on menopause research and sexual wellness. Get in contact with us!
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About our research partners
For almost 80 years, the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University has led research on sexuality, relationships, and wellbeing as a trusted source for apolitical, evidence-based information. Its researchers are world-class experts across fields including neuroscience, psychology, health, gender, anthropology, and history. The Institute also houses the world’s largest library on human sexuality. Visit KinseyInstitute.org for more information.
Meet the researchers
Dr. Cynthia Graham, Ph.D
is a senior scientist and Professor of Gender Studies at the Kinsey Institute.
Dr. Justin Lehmiller, Ph.D
received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Purdue University and is currently a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute.