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Category: Intimacy

My lady parts are parched, so intimacy has been painful. What kind of lubricant should I use?

January 16, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

What you’re experiencing is, unfortunately, pretty common in midlife. Comfortable vaginal intercourse requires vaginal lubrication. In menopause, and even before,…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: intimacy, lubricants, relationships, sexual health, sexuality

What’s with the strange noises during intimacy?

December 5, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

Because that particular tissue is made of pockets and folds. (That’s how it expands to accommodate an 8-pound baby!) When…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: intimacy, self-esteem, sexual health, sexuality

I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never “made it to the top of the mountain,” if you know what I mean. Am I the only one?

October 30, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

No. Achieving orgasm is a tricky business. Most women fake it at some point; about 5 percent of women never…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: medications, menopause, ms, sexuality

It turns out that romance triggers my hot flashes. What can I do to enjoy the love but ditch the heat?

September 19, 2019 barbdepree 1 Comment

Hot flashes are the stereotypical symptom of menopause, the subject of T-shirts and mugs: “It’s not a hot flash, it’s…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: anxiety, hormones, hot flashes, intimacy, medications, menopause, romance

Can I transition to using a moisturizer after Vagifem?

March 1, 2019 barbdepree Leave a comment

You say that you’re approaching the completion of a Tamoxifen regimen, and your doctor wants you to discontinue using of…

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Posted in: Intimacy, Physical Health Filed under: breast cancer, dryness, hormones, localized hormones, menopause

Could my old episiotomy scar be causing me pain?

June 29, 2018 barbdepree Leave a comment

It would be very, very unusual for an old episiotomy scar to become problematic. You say you experience dryness, irritation,…

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Posted in: Intimacy, Physical Health Filed under: atrophy, dryness, estrogen, painful intercourse, testosterone

What can I do to build intimacy in my relationship?

June 19, 2018 barbdepree 1 Comment

Building and maintaining intimacy takes time and dedication. It takes being attentive over the long haul. But many of the…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing, Intimacy Filed under: communication, relationships, therapy

Any suggestions for summertime date nights?

June 5, 2018 barbdepree Leave a comment

Summer has finally arrived, along with the opportunity (and energy) for different kinds of date nights. My date night strategy…

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Posted in: Intimacy, Lifestyle, Uncategorized Filed under: relationships, self care, self-esteem

Help! I’ve met someone new after four years. What do I do?

May 31, 2018 barbdepree Leave a comment

Re-engaging in intimacy is a bit different for each individual, just as everyone’s first experience of intercourse is unique. Some of…

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Posted in: Intimacy, Physical Health Filed under: menopause, pelvic tone, relationships

How do I strengthen my pelvic floor?

April 30, 2018 barbdepree Leave a comment

Everyone likes nicely defined muscles, the kind that hint at strength and endurance and a healthy lifestyle. Some of us…

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Posted in: Intimacy, Physical Health Filed under: incontinence, kegel exercises, pelvic tone

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