Painful Sex After Menopause? Most of us would say we are well-informed about a wide range of topics. We read nutrition labels, follow current events, and read the best sellers. We may know a fair bit about medications and overall health. But how much do we know about sexual health and how menopause changes our …
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Basic Facts about Sexual Lubricants for Women Over Fifty Anyone who enjoys sexual intimacy should be using a personal lubricant. And for the record, no, spit is not an adequate substitute for the real thing. There are many kinds and brands of lubricants and many places to buy them—as to which is the best lubricant? …
Some days I feel the need to get on the rooftop and shout out that middle-aged women still have sex—and enjoy it. It’s a reaction that pops up every time I hear someone talking as if older adults can’t, don’t or wouldn’t know how to have sex. Younger people may not like the thought of …
The Health Benefits of Sex Over 50 I am a strong believer in the positive effects of regular sexuality activity. In my own experience, sexual activity benefits my mental and physical state—it puts me in a better mood and contributes to my sexual health. Now I can add increased cognition functioning to the list of …
Too Tired for Sex? Women juggle a lot of roles and those various roles and demands can lead us to feel stressed—a little or a lot. One of the side effects of all that stress is often a lack of sexual desire. Yes, you can be too tired for sex. It can be difficult to …