Menopause in the Bedroom: A Sensible Health Talk
I have so enjoyed getting to know and working with Vibrant Nation, the leading online community for women 45+. They really care
about helping women of midlife and beyond with ways to look and feel our best. On March 31, they hosted a webcast discussion about a serious topic many of us need a little help discussing.
about helping women of midlife and beyond with ways to look and feel our best. On March 31, they hosted a webcast discussion about a serious topic many of us need a little help discussing.
There are so many female topics which honestly are difficult
to talk about…perhaps, I feel that way being from the South. We were raised to only talk about certain
things in “polite company.” I suppose
looking back, the impolite company knew a lot more than we did! Anyway, we are quick to discuss hot flashes,
claustrophobia, anger, and sleeplessness associated with menopause, but so many
of us will not talk about how it affects our lives in the bedroom.
to talk about…perhaps, I feel that way being from the South. We were raised to only talk about certain
things in “polite company.” I suppose
looking back, the impolite company knew a lot more than we did! Anyway, we are quick to discuss hot flashes,
claustrophobia, anger, and sleeplessness associated with menopause, but so many
of us will not talk about how it affects our lives in the bedroom.
I learned so much from watching this discussion with DR. BARB DEPREE, who also blogs at MIDDLE SEX MD BLOG and a panel of women who came with questions about the topic. She spoke honestly and openly on things
we should be giving attention. Just as
our skin needs new skincare treatments and our diet needs an adjustment after menopause,
our bodies also need special vaginal health care during this time.
we should be giving attention. Just as
our skin needs new skincare treatments and our diet needs an adjustment after menopause,
our bodies also need special vaginal health care during this time.
Their video discussion taught about the need to visit a
trusted doctor to discuss pain and the best ways to deal with it; to understand
the difference between moisturizers and lubricants; and options about hormone
therapy. Moisturizers are needed more by
those who are not sexually active, so women literally do not dry up. If you already experience dryness, it is
reversible and the discomfort can be treated.
trusted doctor to discuss pain and the best ways to deal with it; to understand
the difference between moisturizers and lubricants; and options about hormone
therapy. Moisturizers are needed more by
those who are not sexually active, so women literally do not dry up. If you already experience dryness, it is
reversible and the discomfort can be treated.
All of the videos can be found on their page at VIBRANT NATIONAL LIVE EVENT: SEX AFTER MENOPAUSE. They help us to understand problems we so often neglect to discuss with our doctors and now I see why it is important that we do. If you are anywhere around menopause, take some time to watch and learn.
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I, too, was raised (in the midwest!) to avoid certain topics in "polite company." I still say this to my (adult) sons "you don't discuss that in polite company", though now it is said jokingly! Old habits die hard! This is an interesting topic and part of the much larger picture of taking care of ourselves both inside and out!
Yes, talk about these things…the more we do the better. Thank you
Carol
I agree- it's wonderful to open the curtains and talk about these important issues. xox