Menopause is largely noted for, beyond hot flashes, its effects on sexual health, which always follows general health: It’s hard…
I’m four years past menopause, and in addition to hot flashes and other symptoms, I have dryness and vaginal atrophy.…
It happens when I urinate after sex. You say that you have that sensation even though you’ve had Mona Lisa…
My doctor recommended it to make intimacy more comfortable, and I’ve never heard of it. Vaginal dilators are cylindrical tools…
Let’s first acknowledge that women—and men, too—come to sex with a host of different backgrounds, value sets, cultural expectations, emotional…
As we get older, our sex drive can diminish as hormone levels drop after entering menopause. Unlike when we were…
Because of health issues, we can no longer “do it.” I’m so glad you asked! As we age, our sexual…
I’m feeling so disheartened. Do I need to just accept it? Don’t give up! The fact that you’re feeling discouraged…
What you’re experiencing is, unfortunately, pretty common in midlife. Comfortable vaginal intercourse requires vaginal lubrication. In menopause, and even before,…
Because that particular tissue is made of pockets and folds. (That’s how it expands to accommodate an 8-pound baby!) When…