Menopause and sex

Sooner or later the menopause occurs absolutely in all women. It is accompanied by such symptoms as hot flashes, insomnia, changeable mood, irritability, depression, headaches. And most importantly - the gradual withering of women's beauty and the termination of menstruation. But after the onset of menopause a woman remains a woman and still needs love and sex. Contrary to popular belief that menopause and sex are incompatible, sex after menopause is not only possible, but also necessary! Let's figure it out.

Sexual life during menopause

In most women, sex life during menopause is almost unchanged. The question is, is there sex after menopause, they do not. Sex occupies most of their lives - the sex drive during this period is more likely to increase than vice versa. A change in the hormone level does not affect the desire or ability to reach orgasm if there are no unpleasant sensations. On the contrary, it is during this period that you should relax and enter into the taste - sex after menopause in women does not cause problems associated with unwanted pregnancy. Contrary to popular belief, with menopause, you can have sex as often as the woman wants.

Features of sex during menopause

Let's consider the moments concerning certain features of sex during menopause and ways of their solution:

  1. Some women think that menopause affects sex in a negative way, and their sexual desire during menopause has decreased . Most often this has a psychological cause: women believe that inability to fertilize reduces their attractiveness in the eyes of a partner. In this case, it is worth considering the issue on the other hand: she is older and more experienced, she knows her body, she knows how to be liberated in sex, she is more adept, which, unquestionably, is a huge advantage. In addition, one should take into account the positive impact of sex on menopause. Because of changes in the hormonal level, a woman experiences periods of bad mood or falls into depression, and sex is an excellent antidepressant.
  2. Because of the decrease in the level of hormones during menopause , the elasticity and shape of the vagina changes , there is dryness, irritation. With sex during menopause, women may feel burning or pain. In this case, it is necessary to prolong the prelude, so that the vagina is moistened and prepared for copulation. If this does not help, use lubricants.
  3. When menopause occurs in the vaginal environment, the level of alkali increases , which makes it susceptible to a variety of infections. This problem has two solutions: to use a condom during sexual intercourse or to undergo a course of hormone therapy.