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What is Menopause?
Menopause affects a woman’s body in multiple ways like depression, anxiety, sweating, stress etc. This transition in a woman causes her body to lose oestrogen and testosterone, which body releases pre-menopause. In addition to some physical changes, menopause also leads to changes in a woman’s sex drive and functioning. From finding it difficult to get aroused to getting less sensitive to touches or completely losing interest in sex, there several impacts of menopause not just in a woman’s body but also in her lifestyle.
Women find sex uncomfortable during or after menopause due to a lower level of oestrogen and decreased the supply of blood to the vagina. Furthermore, lower oestrogen levels can also affect your libido (low sex drive), making you feel that you don’t have urges to have sex. Let’s check out the signs of menopause here:
Common Menopause Symptoms
- Problems with controlling your bladder
- Trouble sleeping
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Sweating
- Health problems
- Hot Flashes
- Vaginal Dryness
- Mood swings
How to Make Your Sex Life Amazing Even After Menopause?
If you find sex has uncomfortable due to menopause, try using water-soluble lubricants that will make you feel much more comfortable. However, you should be extremely careful when using lubricants and condom together as the lubricant like Vaseline can weaken latex causing the condom to break. Further, these lubricants can also become a reason for bacterial growth for the women having a weak immune system. To avoid any such risk, you can consult your doctor and can opt for vaginal moisturisers that will help to maintain moisture in your vagina.
Every woman is different and has varied effects of menopause on their body. Though it is commonly said that during and after menopause, women don’t feel the urge of sex, some post-menopausal women report an increase in their sex drive.
Some women also say that they feel less anxious when having sex post-menopause due to no risk of becoming pregnant. It allows them to relax and enjoy intimacy with their partner. Though you are having menopausal syndrome and have least chances of getting pregnant, the risk of contracting an STI is still there, so you should always use a condom when having sex with a new partner.
Also Read: What Causes Low Sex Drive in Women: How to Deal With It?
Don’t Let Menopausal Syndrome Ruin Your Sex Life
If you don’t want to let menopause spoil your sex life and want increased intimacy, you should take time and enjoy each other’s company. Love and affection can also be articulated without physical intimacy. But if you still want to improve your sex life, take it slow and remember that there is no pressure. Try communicating the changes going on in your body with your partner and increase each other’s stimulation. It will also help your partner understand your situation and help you deal with the Menopausal transition. Never do sex just for the sake of doing it; if it is painful, clearly speak with your partner and try to find out a solution.
Menopause might create havoc in your sex life, but with clear communication with your partner, use of right techniques, some precautions and by using right lubricants, you can still enjoy your sexual life.
