Since Kelly Ripa experienced menopause at the age of 50 in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, she has discovered an unexpected benefit – being able to wear white clothing without fear. The 53-year-old mother-of-three openly admitted on her Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast that she loves not getting her period and views it as one of the greatest perks of menopause. She expressed her excitement about being able to wear white pants without worrying about any accidents.
Kelly Ripa’s journey through menopause began a decade ago when she received the phone number of hormone specialist Dr. Erika Schwartz from a famous person. At that time, Ripa was experiencing various symptoms and was unsure about what was wrong with her. Dr. Schwartz diagnosed Ripa as perimenopausal, which explained her constant period. Perimenopause symptoms can include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, breast tenderness, trouble concentrating, and fatigue.
Dr. Schwartz also discussed the importance of maintaining sexual activity during menopause. She warned that not using one’s vagina through sex or masturbation can lead to worsening symptoms such as vaginal dryness and a decrease in libido. Ripa revealed that she and her husband and co-host Mark Consuelos have a satisfying sexual life together and enjoy each other’s company. With their children mostly out of the house, they feel a newfound freedom and excitement in their relationship, similar to when they were first dating. This has helped them keep the spark alive.
Ripa and Consuelos famously eloped in Las Vegas in 1996 after just a year of dating. They are proud parents of three children: 26-year-old Michael, who graduated from NYU in 2022, 22-year-old Lola, who graduated from NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, and 20-year-old Joaquin, a wrestler at the University of Michigan.
Menopause is often seen as something scary or undesirable, but Ripa challenges these stereotypes. She finds it empowering that she no longer has to worry about fertility and can embrace this stage of her life with confidence. Ripa encourages women to feel great about themselves and the wealth of experience and knowledge they possess.
In an upcoming episode of Let’s Talk Off Camera, Ripa will reunite with her former co-host Ryan Seacrest. Seacrest recently announced his exit from their long-running ABC morning show, marking the end of an era. Ripa is excited to engage with him and continue discussing topics that matter to her and her audience.
Overall, Ripa’s experience with menopause and her candidness about it serve as a reminder that menopause is a natural part of life that can bring unexpected benefits and should be embraced with positivity and self-acceptance.
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