Menopause has never been (and probably never will be) an easy phase for women. This is the end of the female reproductive cycle, which usually happens after age 50. The woman stops menstruating and stops being fertile due to intense hormonal changes, but that does not mean that she loses the ability to feel sexual pleasure. On the contrary.
The female body is prepared for a functioning based on the existence of certain substances. When menopause begins, there is a change in the production of various hormones and this leads the woman to experience different emotions and sensations, which bring the perception of being different from what it has always been, explains Oswaldo M. Rodrigues Jr. director of the Paulista Institute of Sexuality.
Physically, what happens at this stage is the drop in levels of production and circulation of estrogen, one of the main female hormones. This reduction is responsible for most typical menopausal symptoms: heat, emotional instability, insomnia and anxiety, explains Maria Celeste Osorio Wender, professor of gynecology at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.
In addition, androgen (a hormone that, although typically male, is also present in women) also decreases. The problem is that this substance plays an important role in a woman's sexual desire. At the same time, the drop in estrogen causes yet another reaction that greatly undermines female sex life: a significant decrease in vaginal lubrication.
The good news is that there are great over-the-counter hormone replacement treatments to counter these menopausal physical changes. Just look for a gynecologist and all of these issues will be resolved. From then on, the great challenge for women to maintain the quality of their sex life becomes psychological.
At this stage, the woman may be less sensual. You notice changes in the body and, by failing to menstruate, notice that you are getting older. On the other hand, if she interprets this phase in a different way, the opposite can happen: can perceiving sexual desire increase?
In addition to the security of maturity, another factor that may contribute to increased female sexual desire after menopause is the end of concern about a possible pregnancy. "This allows you to expose sexual desire without the fears of decades preventing an unwanted pregnancy," adds Oswaldo
Thus, overcoming the physical obstacles to unwillingness to have sex, wolves have more than to enjoy this phase of life to enjoy more intense and carefree sexual experiences. For this, it is worth following some tips to break the psychological locks:
1. Renew Your Relationship
Especially if the relationship is too long, maybe it's a good time to look for new airs, suggests Maria Celeste. “But that doesn't mean changing partners. Take trips and look for social activities that only involve the couple ?, he ponders.
2. Enjoy your day to day
It is worth changing perfume and go shopping for new clothes, including lingerie. "Find pleasures, joys and a variety of reasons to enjoy the day ahead," suggests Marlon.
3. Take care of yourself
There is nothing better for self-esteem than following a balanced diet and exercising regularly. The physical results are clear, not to mention the health benefits. Also take care of your skin, hair and body with moisturizers suitable for your age.
4. Visit a sex shop
This tip is worth doing for two or alone. There are a multitude of products designed to stimulate the desire of women in menopause, not to mention the various models of vibrators that can help (and much) their sexual rediscovery. It can be a fun program to make with friends who are in this same phase.
5. Think more about sex
Propose to think about sex more often a day. Look for books and movies that are stimulating. "Fantasizing about sex is thinking, using memories or ideas that you would like to put into practice," explains Oswaldo.
6. Practice by yourself
The importance of touching at this stage of life is as great as in the early sexual discoveries of youth. After all, this is still a fresh start, a new learning about your body and what gives you pleasure.
How to Get Your Sex Drive Back during Menopause (April 2024)
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