MUNICH—Mariah Freya, certified sex coach and CEO of Beducated.com, has reframed midlife intimacy in a new interview with wellness leader Kiran Singh.
Freya shared her insights on sex, menopause, and the impact of shame-free education.
"That menopause represents some kind of expiration date on pleasure," is one of the most damaging misconceptions facing women today, said Freya.
She continued, "Yes, menopause brings changes like vaginal dryness and a fluctuating libido. Most of the time, all you need is a little adaptation, like using lube or prioritising sex beyond penetration. When women finally get quality information about their bodies, the change is immediate and profound. I’ve witnessed thousands of these transformations over my years at Beducated. The pattern is consistent: women come to us believing something is wrong with them. They’re not orgasming easily, or their desire has disappeared, or sex has become painful. They’ve internalised these challenges as personal failings rather than recognising them as common experiences with actual solutions."
Freya highlighted the need to normalize sexual evolution and give women tools to adapt to changes in desire, body image, and sensation. She said, "Our research consistently shows that women of all ages who maintain a regular self-pleasure practice report feeling more confident and happier with their sex lives… even a daily self-massage with nice oil can help you experience your body as a source of pleasure rather than just something that’s seen."
Freya offered specific, practical strategies for solo exploration, partner communication, and navigating mismatched libido during menopause. She shared, "Self-pleasure becomes more important during menopause. It’s a pressure-free space to discover how your body’s responses are changing… new pleasure pathways often emerge."
For those seeking tools and confidence, she pointed to Beducated’s growing digital library. Freya concluded, "Our research shows women who watch our courses are almost twice as likely to report high sexual happiness than those who do not. Access to real education, not just the basics we got in school or the performance-focused stuff in most porn, is the difference between a lifetime of confusion and a life of embodied pleasure."
To read the full interview, visit The Sattva Collective Blog at KiranSinghUK.com.
Learn more about Beducated’s sex-positive platform at Beducated.com.
