I have read so many reports about when a woman starts and ends with menopause and the consensus seems to be from 45 to 60 and since no two women are the same it can be sooner or later depending on the individual. By my calculations mine should be finished this year or next.
We all have preconceived ideas of everything that can happen to us during this time in our life. I have heard so many horror stories all my life about women going mad and others developing cancer from hormone therapy that I really didn’t know what to expect. Mine hasn’t been really horrible, but I am so sick of menopause and it has lasted long enough.
Of course I like the fact of no more menstrual cycles and we all know that this means our childbearing years are over, but mine were over when I was young because I was never able to conceive after Eric. Many people are under the assumption that women who are menopausal and have gone through menopause no longer have any sexual desire.
They presume that they continue to engage in the activity just to keep their partner happy, but they don’t get any pleasure out of it. This is certainly not the truth although I have to admit without the proper balance of hormones the libido could get out of whack. Many women do experience a drop in their sexual desire after menopause though.
Some women experience problems with the vagina being dry and this can make it hard for them to get pleasure out of sexual activity. There are some really great products on the market though that will allow you to moisturize without any negative side effects. I felt a little embarrassed when I first purchased some because I thought Oh, My God people will know that I still like sex.
If women experience issues with this I would advise you to see a gynecologist for a complete evaluation because they may be able to come up with a natural remedy that can prevent ongoing issues in the future. Some women develop a mental block toward sexual intercourse because of vaginal dryness. They also may connect it with being undesirable now that they are older.
Many times low self confidence can cause women to shy away from sexual intimacy as well, but this can happen at any age. Being able to really enjoy your body and your sexual desires when you are older is still very important. Hopefully you will be encouraged to do what you can to bring back a higher level of sexual desire.
When I was young I simply didn’t think about old people having sex, it was inconceivable and seemed perverted. Now that I’m getting there it concerns me and it’s not inconceivable or perverted at all. I am still the same person I was when I was younger, but it’s amazing how different life looks when you finally get to the more mature side of life.
Having the right balance of estrogen could help and many women like the idea of using the natural supplements that you can buy over the counter, but sometimes even those may not be enough for a woman to get back the sexual desire she once had. Your doctor can help decide what would be best for you since the level of estrogen in the body drops dramatically due to menopause, replacing it definitely can be helpful.
For many older couples, menopause can throw a monkey wrench into what was once a very enjoyable part of their intimate relationship. It’s very important to discuss what has taken place because you don’t want your partner to assume the lack of sexual responsiveness has anything to do with them not being attractive anymore.
You can find a solution that works for you so that menopause won’t stop you from engaging in sexual intimacy because regardless of age it’s still an important part of a relationship.
