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Menopause Can Have Many Effects on Your Libido and Sexual Satisfaction

Menopause and Libido

Menopause is a time of change. Menopause can have many effects on a woman's body, including effects on her libido and sexual satisfaction. The good news is that any woman can enjoy a happy, fulfilling and exciting sex life during and after the menopause.

How Menopause Affects a Woman's Sexuality
Unfortunately there are many myths that exist about menopause.  Many women and men alike believe that it is impossible to have a satisfying sexual relationship after menopause.  This is simply not true, and largely the result of negative attitudes and beliefs that exist about menopause.

Much like sex prior to menopause, women can expect sex to be frequent, fulfilling and filled with emotional and physical intimacy when wanted even after menopause.

Menopausal Facts and Fiction

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There are a number of myths that exist about sex during menopause, thus it is important to explore each of these in order to fully understand how menopause affects a woman's sexuality.

Myth #2
Libido drops permanently after the menopause.

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It is true that a woman's sex drive tends to fall after menopause, however men's sex drive also declines with age.  The need for physical contact and intimacy however does not decline with age.  If you are struggling with a decreased libido, there are treatments available that can help increase your sex drive.  Be sure to consult with your physician regarding your specific symptoms.

Myth #3
Sex after menopause will never be as good.

This is definitely false. Many women have reported that their sex life improved dramatically after menopause.  In fact, most women are more capable of releasing their fears and insecurities after menopause, and more willing to be free and more intimate with their partner after the change.

The most important thing to remember is that sex is as much an emotional as a physical sensation and experience. Because of this communication has to be an important element of a relationship between a woman and her partner before, during and after menopause. If you are able to communicate any fears, concerns, desires and problems you might be having, menopause is much less likely to affect your sex life physically and emotionally.

Physical Symptoms of Menopause that May Affect Your Sexuality
Every woman is unique, thus her experience of sex during menopause will be different.  There are some physical symptoms that may change the way you encounter sex, however this does not mean that your sex life will be unfulfilling.

Here are some common physical symptoms of menopause and some tips for relieving them to enhance your sexual experience during menopause:

• Vaginal Dryness- this is a relatively common side effect of menopause. It is due to thinning of the vaginal lining. Fortunately it can be relieved using over the counter lubrications such as K-Y jelly or Astroglide.
• Night sweats and hot flashes- sweats and hot flashes - some women are considered that hot flashes can decrease the romantic atmosphere. The best thing you can do if you happen to have a hot flash in the middle of a romantic encounter is simply laugh it off.  Remember that in the throws of passion, sweat happens regardless of whether you are going through menopause or not.
• Stress incontinence- stress incontinence sometimes occurs during lovemaking for some women.  The best thing you can do if you are concerned about this is talk with your partner.  Your partner is more likely to be accepting of the situation and help you feel comfortable if something like this were to happen if you are honest with them from the start. Sharing your concerns will also eliminate any unexpected 'surprises' during lovemaking, so that a little incontinence doesn't become a big deal. So many fluids are exchanged during sex anyway a little incontinence is likely to get lost in the throws of passion.
• Low libido- some women will suffer from low libido. This may impact sex life in a variety of ways. Husbands in fact sometimes feel rejected when there partner no longer seems interested in sex. Again, the biggest thing you can do to prevent this from affecting your sex life is talk with your partner, so they understand that you still desire and love them. Remember your health care provider can work with you to help improve your libido as well! There are a number of treatments for both men and women for this common condition!

Remember that any woman can enjoy a healthy, satisfying and exciting sexual relationship before, during and after menopause.  Remember to open the lines of communication with your partner and embrace your body for everything that it is, in every stage of life.  You'll find your sex life, and your life in general is more fulfilling as a result!