Menopause, a natural but still largely taboo stage, disrupts the lives of a large number of women. In France, nearly one in four women (23%) have already experienced this period, and 13% are currently going through it, according to the Sex Report 2024 and 2025 by Adam and Eve. For many, this transition marks an intimate and psychological turning point: nearly one in two women say that their relationship with their body has changed at this point in their life.
Very (omni) present symptoms
Adam and Eve’s Sex Report 2024 and 2025 paints a precise picture of the physical upheavals experienced by menopausal women. Among the most common symptoms: 63% say they suffer from hot flashes, and almost half notice weight gain, sleep problems, and report irregular or absent periods.
The decline in sexual desire affects 43% of them, while 41% mention vaginal dryness. For many, sexuality, whether in the head or in the body, is therefore strongly impacted… And is no longer as natural and simple as before.
However, this period is not synonymous with a systematic loss of pleasure: 5% of women on the contrary report an increase in their sexual desire, a sign that menopause can also be accompanied by a renewed desire and exploration.
The relationship with the impacted body, in both good and bad ways
Menopause changes the way women perceive themselves. According to the study, 44% of respondents feel less good about their body, while almost as many believe that their perception has not changed. Even more surprising, 12% of women say they feel better after menopause. This minority illustrates that this stage is not necessarily synonymous with decline, but can represent a moment of liberation and redefinition of oneself. Some women find new confidence, increased freedom in their relationship to sexuality and pleasure, far from persistent clichés.
Sexuality and sex toys: when menopause becomes a rediscovery
The Sex Report 2024 reminds us that sex life does not end with menopause: 64% of women who had intercourse during this period say they felt “very good” or “rather good”. Only 31% mention less satisfactory experiences, often linked to physical symptoms, and 14% say they had no sexual intercourse during their menopause. These figures underline that, despite hormonal changes, sexuality remains a pillar of female well-being.
If sexuality as a couple scares you or seems complicated, sex toys appear to be valuable allies for reconnecting with pleasure and intimacy. Solo, they help you listen to your body better and rediscover your sensations. Together, they allow you to rekindle the bond and explore new forms of pleasure, gently and without constraint. Some accessories favor external stimulation, others promote gradual penetration or strengthen the perineum, an issue often neglected at this period of life.
The message of Sex Report 2024 and 2025 is clear: pleasure has no age limit. With a little kindness towards yourself, time and suitable tools, menopause can mark the beginning of a chapter that is freer, more conscious and sometimes even more intense than before.