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Let's talk about menopause and how it affects intimacy and sex life!

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04/02/2024 at 03:21

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Hello everyone,

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The hormonal changes associated with menopause can have repercussions on your intimate and sexual life. Reduced estrogen levels can lead to symptoms such as vaginal dryness, reduced libido and variations in sexual response.

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How have you personally experienced the changes in your intimate and sexual life during the menopause? Is there any advice you could share with other women going through the same experience? How have you dealt with communication with your partner?

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Lizzi from the Carenity team

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04/02/2024 at 18:19

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To be quite honest, I have experienced a low libido. Thankfully my husband understands and his libido is low as well--he in his early 70's and me in my mid 60's. Neither of us have a problem with the lack of sexual intimacy...we make up for it with other physical touch--hugging, cuddling, kissing. etc. I have broached the topic with a few close friends and shockingly, they are in the same boat.

My advise would be, don't listen to what other people are doing behind closed doors...do what works for you and your partner--you're not competing with anyone about anything. No two couples are alike, and what is natural for some, may not be natural for others. In my opinion, its only a problem if one of the two of you isn't comfortable with the way things are. If this becomes the case, then speak to your doctor to find out what help they can offer.


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To be quite honest, I have experienced a low libido. Thankfully my husband understands and his libido is low as well--he in his early 70's and me in my mid 60's. Neither of us have a problem with the lack of sexual intimacy...we make up for it with other physical touch--hugging, cuddling, kissing. etc. I have broached the topic with a few close friends and shockingly, they are in the same boat.

My advise would be, don't listen to what other people are doing behind closed doors...do what works for you and your partner--you're not competing with anyone about anything. No two couples are alike, and what is natural for some, may not be natural for others. In my opinion, its only a problem if one of the two of you isn't comfortable with the way things are. If this becomes the case, then speak to your doctor to find out what help they can offer.


Let's talk about menopause and how it affects intimacy and sex life! https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/womens-health/lets-talk-about-menopause-and-how-it-affects-y-5255 2024-02-04 18:19:51

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I totally agree with @VICKICOFFEY regarding her comments.

I had a hysterectomy in my early 30s and went into early menopause. It caused sexual problems initially but after 35 years of marriage to my 2nd husband, both he and I understood the consequences and I have his full support in all other ways. He has had both skin and prostate cancer now for a few years and has started hormonal injections together with chemotherapy and radiation. My support must now stand with him as he is experiencing hot flushes and more. We work as a team and are there for one another, no matter what.

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