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Strategies for Staying Sexual After Menopause

Posted March 30th by Betty Dodson
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This post is a double hitter. Becky Chalker, a good friend and author of the book "The Clitoral Truth" and the National Women's Health Network, a group of women who lobby in Washington for women's health. I've been involved with the NWHN for many years and suggest you consider joining us. They are a source of information about all things dealing with women's health. And Becky's book tells all you ever wanted to know about our powerhouse of a sex organ, the clitoris. Enjoy!

Strategies for Staying Sexual After Menopause by Becky Chalker

When was the last time you heard a joke suggesting that sex invariably goes ever downhill or totally crashes after menopause? Like yesterday? This concept was boldly reaffirmed - without reference to reliable research - at a conference on menopause held by the National Institutes of Health in 2005! So, if you ask your doctor about sex after menopause, she or he will likely agree that the outlook is gloomy. On the flip side, the golden-years myth is heavily promoted by TV ads for erection drugs, which portray the "Cialis woman" always blissfully ready for intercourse whenever her partner drops a pill.

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Wife Has No Sex Drive After Menopause

Published March 11th by Betty Dodson
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My wife and I have not had sex for over six months. I am 65 and she is 58. She is going through (or has gone through) menopause. It was tough for her. Terrible hot flahses. She still has occasional hot flashes. About three years ago she had her ovaries removed. They were not cancerous, just a "problem" according to her OB-GYN. Her vagina has dried up and it is very painful for her to have sex. I have tried K-Y Jelly, but that has not helped. We used to make love about once a week. By all signs my wife enjoyed sex. She did not have orgasism during when I was in her, but I would usually bring her to orgasism by mouth and then enter her and come. Last year we only had sex about 3 times. We have talked about it. She says that her libido is gone. She had no desire for sex. Also it is painful for her. I have asked her about jerking me off when I need it and she said that is no poblem, but when "it" comes up, she never lends a "hand." I end up masterbating about twice a week, but I would really like help my wife solve the problems she is having and enjoy sex with her again. Do you have any advise for me?

Dryness Turns Off Fiance

Published January 16th by Betty Dodson
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Hi Betty

I have been engaged for a year now and the last 4 months we are having problems in bed and we hardly do it either. I think our problems started after 2 miscarriages and my fiance always compliments big boobs and ass when we watch tv. Kinda has made me insecure of myself and ever since both of my miscarriage, my boobs went down to A cup from being a full B all my life.

When we have sex I'm usually dry not that i dont enjoy him i do. Is being dry normal?

What Can I do About Vaginal Dryness?

Published July 30th, 2006 by Betty Dodson
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Hiya Betty,

Love your website! I am a 21 year old female who just gave birth to my second child two months ago. I have been having trouble getting wet ever since I can remember. Even when I masturbate, at first I get a little moist but then it seems to just dry up and then I get uncomfortable. I've almost always had to use lube whenever I have sex with my husband. Is this normal for my age? And is there anything I can do to make myself get wet?

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