Modern Aging Hosted by: Host Risa Morimoto,

Guest Dr. June Chin, Integrative Cannabis Physician, and Elana Frankel, author of Women and Weed

This episode originally aired on April 28, 2022

This conversation explores how hormonal changes during perimenopause and aging can impact intimacy, libido, and overall sexual wellness—and how Cannabis and CBD may offer support. Featuring an integrative Cannabis physician and a women’s health author, the discussion breaks down how cannabinoid therapies can enhance intimacy before, during, and after sex.

The video highlights how Cannabis may help calm the nervous system, reduce inflammation, improve arousal, and support pelvic health—especially for women dealing with conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, or vaginal dryness. It also emphasizes personalization, dosing, and the importance of communication with partners when introducing Cannabis into intimate experiences.

🌿 What You Will Learn

You’ll learn how Cannabis interacts with the body to support intimacy across different stages of sexual experience, how to choose the right method of use, and why the Endocannabinoid System plays a critical role in pleasure, pain, and connection.

🔑 5 Key Takeaways

1. Cannabis supports all three phases of intimacy
Before: helps with relaxation and arousal
During: enhances presence and sensation
After: reduces inflammation and discomfort

2. The Endocannabinoid System is central to sexual health
Cannabinoids help regulate mood, pain, inflammation, and nervous system balance—all essential for intimacy and pleasure.

3. Personalization is everything
There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Dosage, method (topicals, inhalation, edibles), and cannabinoid ratios (CBD vs THC) vary by individual.

4. CBD can be a safe starting point
Especially for beginners or those sensitive to THC, CBD can reduce inflammation, calm the body, and support pelvic health without psychoactive effects.

5. Communication and pre/post care are game changers
Open dialogue with partners and focusing on pelvic health before and after intimacy can dramatically improve long-term sexual wellness.

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