Making Space for Communicating Sexual Intimacy during Menopause Transition
Sexual intimacy is the core focus of this study, but there is no expectation of sexual activity or
penetration.
Join a 7-Day Study Using Design Probes about menopause, changing bodies, and intimacy:
Menopause can bring changing experiences of comfort, touch, desire, pleasure, and closeness with
partner. How might partners explore and understand these changes together?
WHO? We are inviting cohabiting couples to take part in 7-day design probe study.
Participants will receive a textile-based kit designed to encourage communication and reflection on
the feelings, experiences, and changes associated with menopause. Through playful and interactive
probes, couples are invited to explore how changes in their bodies and experiences of sexual
intimacy can be expressed, shared, and understood together.
WHERE? Participate from the comfort of your own home.
Materials will be provided.
€50 token of appreciation.
The study will be conducted in English.
WHEN? One intro meeting: October 21, 2026.
Study period: 7 days, October 22-28, 2026.
30 min-Interviews: October 30 or November 1, 2026.
Trans and non-binary folks experiencing menopause in their are welcome to sign up, but the dates are
slightly different, please note in the comment and we will get you more details. Also, if you are
more than two people in your cohabiting relationship, you are also welcome to sign up.
Making Space for Communicating Sexual Intimacy during Menopause Transition
Sexual intimacy is the core focus of this study, but there is no expectation of sexual activity or
penetration.
Join a 7-Day Study Using Design Probes about menopause, changing bodies, and intimacy:
Menopause can bring changing experiences of comfort, touch, desire, pleasure, and closeness with
partner. How might partners explore and understand these changes together?
WHO? We are inviting cohabiting couples to take part in 7-day design probe study.
Participants will receive a textile-based kit designed to encourage communication and reflection on
the feelings, experiences, and changes associated with menopause. Through playful and interactive
probes, couples are invited to explore how changes in their bodies and experiences of sexual
intimacy can be expressed, shared, and understood together.
WHERE? Participate from the comfort of your own home.
Materials will be provided.
€50 token of appreciation.
The study will be conducted in English.
WHEN? One intro meeting: October 21, 2026.
Study period: 7 days, October 22-28, 2026.
30 min-Interviews: October 30 or November 1, 2026.
Trans and non-binary folks experiencing menopause in their are welcome to sign up, but the dates are
slightly different, please note in the comment and we will get you more details. Also, if you are
more than two people in your cohabiting relationship, you are also welcome to sign up.