77. Why Your Man Might Be Tired, Moody & Avoiding Intimacy w/ Dr. Joshua Gonzalez

Listen to this episode from Perimenopause Simplified on Spotify. Is your man more tired than usual, moodier, or pulling away from intimacy? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Joshua Gonzalez: a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist to talk about the low testosterone epidemic and why men’s midlife health is often overlooked. We’ll cover how hormone changes impact men physically, emotionally, and in the bedroom, plus what women over 40 can do to better understand and support their partners. Whether your relationship feels disconnected or you simply want to know what’s going on behind the scenes, this conversation is equal parts informative, candid, and fun. You’ll learn: The signs and symptoms of low testosterone every woman should know Why men’s health in midlife is so often ignored or dismissed How low testosterone affects mood, energy, and relationships The truth about what’s really causing low libido in men Testing and treatment options, including TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) Evidence-based supplements that may help if your man isn’t ready for testosterone therapy Joshua R Gonzalez MD Joshua R. Gonzalez, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained urologist and sexual medicine specialist who focuses on managing sexual dysfunctions in men and women at his self-named practice, Joshua R. Gonzalez, MD, in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. At his state-of-the-art facility, Dr. Gonzalez understands the toll hormone deficiencies, menopause, arousal disorders, and erectile dysfunction (ED) can take on one’s quality of life. He offers complete general urology and sexual health care at his office to patients, many of who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.   Connect with Dr. Joshua Gonzalez: Website Free Ebook: Elitist Next Level Testosterone Therapy Instagram TikTok PopStar Supplements   Sources: Free Testosterone Calculator Cardiovascular Safety of Testosterone Replacement Therapy Correlation Between Zinc and Testosterone Ashwagandha on Well-Being And Performance Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia) Improves Serum Total Testosterone   WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share with other women, so they can get the support they need in perimenopause!    CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Inquiries   FREE RESOURCES:  Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes Perimenopause Daily Checklist HRT 3-Day Crash Course   GET SUPPORT:  Perimenopause Clarity Session The Perimenopause Method Program Perimenopause HRT Roadmap Course