For centuries, women’s sensuality has been misunderstood, controlled, and often outright feared. From historical narratives that framed desire as dangerous to modern myths suggesting women “lose interest” with age, the message has been consistent: pleasure is not ours to claim.
In the latest episode of Stay Juicy, I sat down with Maureen Pollock, founder of Lovability and creator of the Waterslyde, for a conversation that gently—and powerfully—unravels that narrative.
This episode isn’t about shock value. It’s about truth.
Women’s Sensuality Has Always Been Powerful
As Maureen shares, women possess an innate sensual energy—and throughout history, that power has made society uncomfortable. When women are connected to their pleasure, they’re often more confident, more expressive, more discerning, and less willing to accept crumbs.
And that’s exactly why the cultural conditioning runs so deep.
The result? Generations of women taught to disconnect from their bodies—sometimes quietly, sometimes through shame, sometimes through silence.
Pleasure Is Not Indulgence—It’s Information
One of the most important reframes in this episode is simple: pleasure is part of wellness. It’s not selfish. It’s not “extra.” And it doesn’t require permission.
Pleasure is information—about your body, your nervous system, your boundaries, your preferences, your aliveness.
When women learn how to listen to their bodies without judgment, it changes how they show up everywhere: in relationships, in leadership, and in their health.
Midlife Desire Doesn’t Disappear—It Evolves
Midlife is too often portrayed as a period of decline, especially when it comes to sexuality. But the truth is that women don’t age out of desire. What often fades is permission—the permission to explore, to prioritize, to claim pleasure as legitimate and healthy.
For many women, midlife can become an invitation to intimacy on a deeper level—less performative, more present, more honest, and more self-led.
Listen and Watch the Full Episode
If you’ve ever felt curious, conflicted, or even uncomfortable around this topic, you’re not alone. This episode is an invitation to unlearn, reconnect, and expand your understanding of what pleasure can mean—without shame.
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📘 Continue Learning
Dr. Arianna’s bestselling book, The Menopause Myth, is available on Amazon and offers a deeper dive into hormones, midlife changes, and desire.
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About Maureen Pollock
Maureen Pollock is the founder of Lovability and creator of the Waterslyde. Her work centers on normalizing women’s pleasure, dismantling shame, and helping women reconnect with their bodies through simple, empowering tools rooted in education and self-awareness.
Pleasure isn’t taboo.
It’s a language worth understanding.