What a lack of sexual desire, painful intercourse, and vaginal irritation throughout menopause, some women often wonder what sex after menopause will be like. While this is something almost every woman wonders many hesitate to ask their doctors about the issue for several reasons. First, women are less likely to talk about sex with their doctors than men are. They tend to get more embarrassed about the issue and don’t really know how to bring it up. Secondly, women hate to admit when sex is not going as they would hope it would be. When women admit that their sex life is less than perfect, they tend to get a little self conscious. The good news is that you can read exactly what sex after menopause will be like right here.

Will My Sexual Desire Return?

Most studies show that sexual desire does return after menopause. Some women feel freer after they are post menopausal. They feel that they have accomplished their task and they are ready to move on with the rest of their lives. These women report that they have sex about once a week and are satisfied with that. Some studies show however that women still have difficulty being aroused after menopause. The studies concluded however the difficulty in arousal usually didn’t have to do with menopause at all. Health issues, marital status, and smoking had a much larger impact on sexual desire than menopause.

For some women, getting older means they have less sexual desire. Certain people may have preconceived ideas about getting older and therefore may not have a sexual appetite because they feel they don’t need to worry about it at their age. When someone decides they shouldn’t feel sexual desire, they most likely won’t, especially at the post menopausal age.

After menopause however, there is a balanced feeling most women have. The body gets accustomed to the changes and while you still have to deal with things such as vaginal dryness, you have likely learned to cope with these bothersome symptoms.

Will Sex and Intimacy Be The Same?

Women report that after menopause sex is basically the same. The only changes are in vaginal lubrication. They may still suffer from dryness and need to use lubricants to solve the problem. Many women may take a little longer to get that sensual feeling after menopause. With age however, sensuality changes. What you may not have found sensual at age 20 will become very sensual.

Sex is more about emotions that about the physicality for most post menopausal women. Therefore, when you need to take a little longer to prepare your body for the sexual act, you will be more patient and appreciative. This is not something that happens overnight however, so you will likely not even notice the change. Most couples evolve their sexual relationship throughout menopause and after. So, don’t worry that it will be different. Chances are you will be so excited you are through with menopause you will be ecstatic about sex. 

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