Why "Second Spring"?
In Chinese medicine, menopause is called the "Second Spring"—a time of transformation and renewal, not decline. It's a perspective the Western world has largely missed.
Many women report that something unexpected happens during and after menopause: an evolution of desire, a deepening of pleasure, a freedom from old expectations. For some, it's the first true sexual awakening they've ever experienced.
These are the stories we're collecting. The conversations we're starting. The book we're building together.
"I thought menopause would be the end of something. Instead, it was the beginning. I rediscovered parts of myself I didn't know existed."
— Anonymous contributor, age 54
What We're Building
Second Spring is more than a book project—it's a movement to change how we talk about menopause, desire, and sexuality.
A Book in the Making
These stories will form a powerful anthology—a book that breaks silence and builds bridges between women navigating this life stage.
A Safe Space
Complete anonymity. Gentle handling. Every story is treated with the respect and care it deserves.
A Community
You're not alone. Thousands of women are experiencing similar journeys. Your voice adds to the collective wisdom.
A Movement
We're changing the narrative around menopause, desire, and sexuality. One story at a time.
Stories We're Collecting
We welcome stories from all women navigating peri-menopause and menopause. There's no "right" story—every experience is valid and valuable.
- The evolution of desire and sexuality in midlife
- First-time sexual awakenings and discoveries
- Exploring pleasure, sensuality, and bodily autonomy
- Solo sexuality, self-pleasure, and self-relationship
- Navigating intimacy changes with partners
- The unexpected freedoms of post-reproductive life
- Reclaiming agency and self-definition
- Relationship transformations and discoveries
Our Promise to You
Every story is handled with the utmost care and respect.
Complete Anonymity
Your identity is never revealed
Full Control
You approve exactly what gets published
Sensitive Handling
Trained, empathetic story collectors
Support Available
Resources if sharing brings up emotions
Meet Sarah Roughsedge
Chartered Financial Planner
Author & Founder
Sarah Roughsedge is a Chartered Financial Planner, author of the acclaimed “Smart Money, Strong Women”, and founder of Eva Wealth—a financial planning practice designed specifically for women.
But Second Spring represents something different. It's born from countless conversations with clients and friends about the unspoken aspects of midlife—the conversations that happen after the formal meeting ends.
“I kept hearing the same thing,” Sarah says.“Women would lower their voices and say, 'Can I tell you something?' These stories needed a place to exist. That's why Second Spring was born.”
Meet Marie Morice
Sexologist & Writer
Founder, The Pleasure Atelier®
Marie Morice is a sexologist, writer, and founder of The Pleasure Atelier®, a global platform dedicated to closing the pleasure gap and helping women reconnect with desire, pleasure, and sexual wellbeing through life transitions.
Second Spring reflects the conversations she has with women navigating menopause and change.
“I hear women say it all the time — something is shifting in me, and I don't yet have the language for it. Second Spring is a place where those stories can be told, held, and shared.”
If this raises questions you'd like support with, help is available.
We'd Love to Hear Your Story
This is a safe space—a chance to tell that story you've never told before. Your experience could help other women who may be wondering about their own.
100% anonymous. We never collect names, emails, or identifying details.
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