Ep 04: Menopause, Intimacy, and S3xual Pleasure with Sam Evans

Women of a Certain Stage

Join us as we chat with Sam Evans, co-founder of Jo Divine, a sexual health and pleasure expert with a unique perspective as a former nurse.

Samantha has been featured on Channel 5's How To Have A Better Orgasm and Channel 4's S3x, Myths and the Menopause with Davina McCall, discussing s3xual health, intimacy, and pleasure.

Jo Divine collaborates with the NHS, private healthcare professionals, and leading cancer charities to provide expert advice, trusted products, and resources to improve sexual wellbeing.

Sam shares how healthcare professionals and charities signpost patients to Jo Divine’s innovative products and supportive health brochures.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation about breaking taboos, empowering individuals, and making a difference in s3xual health and pleasure.

Here are the Highlights

03:45 Male gynecologists can be empathetic and understanding

07:31 Testosterone isn't a quick fix

09:43 Thrush and cystitis, struggle and DIY remedies

14:05 Frequent thrush may be worsened by treatments containing glycerin and propylene glycol

15:51 S3xual lubricants important even celebs advocating

19:02 Menopause can be managed with proper education and support

27:23 Encouraging women of all ages to embrace sexual freedom

28:22 Committed to selling irritant-free, skin-safe products

Meet your host Lauren Chiren

Lauren Chiren is a leading voice in menopause awareness and workplace inclusion, dedicated to ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.

As the Founder and CEO of Women of a Certain Stage, she works with organisations worldwide to create menopause-savvy and supportive environments.

With a background in psychology, sports therapy, and nutrition, and an extensive suite of coaching certifications, Lauren is on a mission to train 20,000 Menopause Coaches and Champions, equipping them with the tools to support individuals and workplaces through this transformative life stage.

Join her as she breaks the silence, challenges the stigma, and empowers people to thrive at midlife and beyond.

About Women of a Certain Stage

We are committed to transforming the menopause experience—both for individuals and the organisations that support them.

Our mission is to empower people through education, advocacy, and expert-led training, ensuring menopause is no longer a barrier to confidence, health, or career success.

Join us and our global network of professionals dedicated to breaking the stigma, improving workplace culture, and ensuring no one navigates menopause alone.

Find out more here: https://www.womenofacertainstage.com/

Connect with Lauren

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenopausecoach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WomenOfACertainStage

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womenofacertainstage

Twitter/X: https://x.com/LaurenChiren

About Sam Evans

Samantha Evans co-founded Jo Divine, an online s3x toy company, with her husband Paul in 2007.

Having a professional background in nursing, she is a features writer for Jo Divine and is passionate about sexual health and pleasure through using skin safe s3x toys and irritant free sexual lubricants.

Find out more here: https://www.jodivine.com/

Connect with Sam

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtalkssex/

Twitter/X: https://x.com/samtalkssex

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jodivine