Menopause does not mean that sex has to end or that even desiring sex has to end. In fact, many women are able to find ways to make sex just as enjoyable if not more so than before they experienced the change of life. One of the benefits of sex after menopause is that in most cases the children are grown and out of the house, allowing for more spontaneity and time alone. Not to mention, the risk of pregnancy is eliminated so there are no concerns over birth control and there are no menstrual periods to ruin the mood!

Many individuals who are post menopause generally find that getting aroused may take longer, which just means more fun during foreplay! Men may find their sex drive decreases somewhat around this time too and couples can have fun exploring their bodies and their new sex lives.

It is important to keep in mind, too, that there are many drugs you may be taking that may affect your libido. That’s not to say that menopause might be playing a role, but it is important to keep in mind that many medications like antidepressants, tranquilizer, antihypertensive meds, and more, can affect your sex life and libido. Arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and other can also affect your ability to become sexually aroused. Women may find their stress levels and self image both play roles in how often they want to have sex.

There are treatment options available, although there is not a drug on the market for women that is similar to Viagra. Not yet, anyway. Nevertheless, there are some treatment options available to you and you may even find that engaging in significant foreplay is really all that is needed to establish the mood.

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