Menopause and Sex Doesn’t Have to Be a Death Sentence

As you enter into the menopausal stage of your life it doesn’t mean a death sentence for sexual desire and fulfillment. You can enjoy sex without the physical pain and discomfort that can come from the changes your body is going through.

Declining hormone levels are responsible for many physical changes that may lead to a decrease in libido and sexual satisfaction if you’re menopausal women. Without estrogen, the vagina is less well lubricated and the vaginal lining thins. Lower estrogen levels also decrease the blood supply to the vagina and the surrounding nerves making the vagina drier. These symptoms may contribute to painful intercourse.
However, vaginal dryness can be treated with massage oil or an oil based lubricant. It is also much more sensuous. The only time I recommend a water-soluble lubricant is when condoms are involved such as Probe, K-Y, Astroglide, or Silk.

When the vaginal lining thins it retracts and losses it’s elasticity. If you don’t have intercourse very often it can be painful when you do. I recommend you either have intercourse more frequently or make private time to pleasure yourself. Use a dildo with plenty of lubricant, penetrate the vagina and use slow in and out movements. This will help to maintain the elasticity and partner sex will be more enjoyable.Minimize any pain you maybe experiencing by using sexual positions that allow you to control the depth of penetration. You may also want to take a warm bath before intercourse to help relax and again use plenty of lubricant to help reduce pain caused by friction.

While physical changes associated with menopause may contribute to a decline in sexual activity it is difficult to say that they are the only factors that may affect sexual activity. Relationship and psychological status play an important role in both sex drive and sexual satisfaction.
Whatever the biological problem your attitude will be the most important determinant of how well you and your partner cope. At this point in life, the brain remains the most important sex organ.
Having a healthy, positive attitude will go along way in sustaining sexual satisfaction. Allow yourself to be open to your partner helping you to get into the mood. It’s important to take your time with lots of fore play to build your mood and pleasure. Enhance stimulation through the use of erotic material (videos or books); mutual masturbation and changes to your sexual routine can all help in keeping the anticipation of sex exciting.
You can practice non-coital behaviors (physically stimulating activities that does not include intercourse). Sensual massage is great for this. It promotes comfort, relaxation and intimacy for couples without having to have a sexual goal. Sensual touching can also increase communication between you and your partner.
Living a healthy lifestyle is always important. In general it can boost confidence and improve sexual desire. Regular exercise, regular sleep, and eating a balanced diet can improve your outcome.
For a lot of women these changes are still not enough for them to enjoy sex. Other options are Homeopathic and Herbal Remedies. You might want to work with someone who is knowledgeable in these fields to help you find what can work best for you.
Women who have taken Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) have had greater sexual activity. HRT has a positive benefit on treating menopausal symptoms in the short term. All medical treatments have advantages and disadvantages and should be discussed with you health care provider.
Remember the enjoyment of sex may have to do with attitude and continued sexual activity as with any of the age-related changes. If you have enjoyed a satisfying sex life before menopause, you have every reason to believe it will continue. Should temporary symptoms arise, they can, for the most part, be treated with natural methods. A combination of a sound knowledge of the aging process, acceptance of yourself and an understanding attitude toward your partner will enable you to learn new, creative ways of finding sexual pleasure.

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