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Q: Can I have comfortable intercourse again?

January 7, 2021 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’m four years past menopause, and in addition to hot flashes and other symptoms, I have dryness and vaginal atrophy.…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: intimacy, painful intercourse, sexual health

What causes bacterial vaginosis? And what can I do to prevent it?

October 22, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

It’s caused by an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the vagina, which needs both but in the right…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: health care provider, intimacy, medications, STIs

Is emotional intimacy really necessary for good sex?

October 15, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

Let’s first acknowledge that women—and men, too—come to sex with a host of different backgrounds, value sets, cultural expectations, emotional…

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

Is there any cure for this dryness?

August 27, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

Intimacy was so painful last time that I dread having it again, so I’ve been avoiding it. I understand. Once…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: dryness, estrogen, health care provider, hormones, intimacy, lubricants, menopause

Why is climaxing more work or entirely elusive?

July 23, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

It used to be fairly easy, but lately it’s a lot more work. Sometimes I don’t even get there. Why?…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: dryness, hormones, intimacy, menopause, romance

What’s the connection between mindfulness and romance?

July 16, 2020 barbdepree 1 Comment

As we get older, our sex drive can diminish as hormone levels drop after entering menopause. Unlike when we were…

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Posted in: Brain Matters Filed under: intimacy, mindfulness, romance, sexual health, sexuality

How can I tweak my attitude?

July 9, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’ve been feeling cranky and pessimistic lately, even though, all things considered, I don’t have any major problems. One easy…

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Filed under: intimacy, relationships, sleep

Why does it feel like everything is shrinking and shriveling?

June 18, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

My “down there” seems to be changing, and not for the better.  In part, it seems that way because things…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: estrogen, hormone therapy, intimacy, localized hormones, lubricants, menopause, painful intercourse

Can all this time we’re spending together be an asset?

May 28, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

My partner and I are staying home and safe together. Honestly, it’s getting a little old. You’re certainly not alone!…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: intimacy, relationships, stress

Are there other pathways to intimacy?

May 14, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

Because of health issues, we can no longer “do it.” I’m so glad you asked! As we age, our sexual…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: intimacy, menopause, relationships, romance, sexual health

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