New Book Available - “The Bedroom Gap: Rewrite the Rules and Roles of Sex in Mid Life” by Dr. Maria Sophocles

Soul Source is proud to offer a new book by our friend and renowned gynecologist Maria Sophocles. The book is called the “Bible of Sex and Menopause” and in it, Dr. Sophocles explores and explains how sex can be different for menopausal women and their partners. From vaginal dilators, to lubricants, to orgasms, all topics are explored with the expertise and sensitivity that only Dr. Sophocles can provide. 

What Is the “Bedroom Gap”?

“The Bedroom Gap,” a term popularized by Dr. Maria Sophocles refers to the consistent difference in sexual satisfaction and fulfillment experienced by partners, most commonly highlighting that women report lower levels of satisfaction compared to men in heterosexual relationships. This isn’t just about frequency, it’s about quality, comfort, connection, and the ability to fully engage in intimacy without pain or anxiety.

Dr. Sophocles emphasizes that this gap is not simply a relationship issue—it’s a healthcare issue, a cultural issue, and a communication issue all at once. It sheds light on disparities in sexual satisfaction and opens the door to a broader discussion about communication, health, and emotional well-being.

The Bedroom Gap is now available in our Sexual Health Books section. 

You can view Dr. Sophocles’ TedTalk on the Bedroom Gap here:

Praise for “The Bedroom Gap”

"The Bedroom Gap is the wake-up call women in midlife have been waiting for. Dr. Maria Sophocles shatters the tired myths about sex, aging, and desire—and gives us permission to reclaim pleasure on our own terms."
—Stacy London, style icon and unapologetic midlife rebel

"I hear it every day—sex after menopause feels different, harder, sometimes impossible. The Bedroom Gap is the book I wish these women had. It offers real answers, practical solutions, and the confidence to be excited about sex again."
—Joanna Strober, cofounder and CEO of Midi Health

"Dr. Maria Sophocles has done what medicine has failed to do for decades: center women’s real experiences in midlife sexual health. The Bedroom Gap blends evidence, history, and unflinching truth telling in a way that is both deeply validating and refreshingly actionable."
—Dr. Kelly Casperson, bestselling author of You Are Not Broken and The Menopause Moment

"Fifty years after the publication of Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex but Were Afraid to Ask, Maria Sophocles has done it again. This is a must-read for all women over forty-five, and for the men who love them."
—Anne-Marie Slaughter,  global leader, scholar, and public intellectual,
first woman director of policy planning in the U.S. State Department