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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

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

Can you recommend a good resource for my low libido?

April 9, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

I’m feeling so disheartened. Do I need to just accept it?  Don’t give up! The fact that you’re feeling discouraged…

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

Have my partner and I given up on our relationship?

February 20, 2020 barbdepree Leave a comment

We don’t argue as much as much as we used to. Every relationship is different. Only you can decide what…

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Posted in: Intimacy Filed under: communication, intimacy, relationships, romance

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

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