The Intimacy Interview: How has Perimenopause Affected Your Relationship with Your Partner?
Go beyond physical changes and explore the emotional and communication aspects of intimacy during menopause.
- 9 questions
- About 2 min
- Free & private
An educational self-check, not a diagnosis. Your answers are saved anonymously to improve our quizzes; we only contact you if you ask us to.
About this quiz
What this quiz covers
Go beyond physical changes and explore the emotional and communication aspects of intimacy during menopause. 9 short questions - answer honestly; there are no right or wrong answers.
- 1How often do you feel emotionally connected to your partner since entering perimenopause?
- 2How do you typically handle emotional changes related to perimenopause with your partner?
- 3Have you noticed any changes in how you express affection towards your partner?
- 4How often do you and your partner discuss the challenges and changes brought by perimenopause?
- 5How comfortable do you feel discussing intimate topics with your partner during perimenopause?
- 6When conflicts arise due to perimenopause- related issues, how do you and your partner resolve them?
- 7Has perimenopause affected your physical intimacy with your partner?
- 8How do you feel about the level of intimacy in your relationship currently?
- 9Do you and your partner engage in new or different ways to maintain intimacy?
Your result
What your score means
Score 0–14
Your score indicates that perimenopause has significantly affected your relationship, potentially leading to strained communication and diminished emotional connection. It’s crucial to address these issues, and seeking professional help or finding resources that can guide you in improving communication and intimacy with your partner may be beneficial. Rebuilding your relationship may take time, but with effort and support, it’s possible to reconnect and strengthen your bond.
Score 15–24
Your score suggests that perimenopause has created some noticeable challenges in your relationship. These may include difficulties in communication or a decrease in emotional and physical intimacy. It’s important to work on better communication and finding new ways to connect with your partner. Addressing these issues together can help you rebuild intimacy and improve the overall quality of your relationship.
Score 25–34
Your score indicates that you and your partner are handling the changes of perimenopause fairly well, though there are areas that could benefit from improvement. Focusing on open communication and exploring new ways to maintain intimacy could enhance your relationship further. Taking the time to understand each other’s needs and experimenting with different forms of connection can help you strengthen your bond during this transitional period.
Score 35–45
Your score suggests that your relationship has remained strong throughout the challenges of perimenopause. Effective communication and emotional intimacy are key strengths that you and your partner share. You both navigate this phase together, maintaining a high level of intimacy and mutual support. Continue nurturing your relationship by staying connected and addressing any challenges that arise with the same level of care and understanding.
This quiz is an educational self-check, not a diagnosis. If symptoms are affecting your daily life, please speak to a doctor.
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