Sexercise for Menopause: Taking Matters into Your Own Hands | Kath Berry | TEDxDaltVila
Australian menopause expert Kath Berry challenges outdated ideas about women's health, pleasure, and vitality. With sharp wit and fresh insights, she unpacks groundbreaking research on ageing, intimacy, and self-care. From the cultural moments that shaped our understanding of female pleasure to the latest science explaining how our bodies change, Kath reveals an empowering truth - women need to take more control over their health and well-being. This isn’t just a talk about menopause. It’s a call to action, a celebration of choice, and a redefinition of thriving at every stage of life. From unexpected perks of pleasure to the science of staying sexually active, Kath delivers straight-talking insights and plenty of “why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?” moments. It’s time to take control of your health, your pleasure, and your future - starting now. Kath Berry is a women’s health specialist with over 30 years clinical experience, and qualifications in acupuncture and a Master of Science research degree. In 2023, she published ‘Menopause: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners’, the world’s first evidence-based textbook on traditional Chinese and East Asian medicine for menopause. Kath runs an online education company that has trained over 10,000 acupuncturists worldwide. Kath loves to empower women through courses on enhancing health, achieving balance, promoting confidence, and encouraging sexual vibrancy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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