Talk! Don’t be Shy!

Sex drive needn’t take a nose dive during menopause. It can be treated but only if women throw away their inhibition and communicate the problem early.

Menopause – the “M” word that marks the end of fertility – is a enopause – the “M” word that marks the end of fertility – is a natural event that women hate to hear and talk about. It happens when ovaries stop releasing eggs and the production of sex hormones (namely estrogen and progesterone) decreases.

This is also a period when sex drive decreases, affecting a woman’s relationship with her husband. Other symptoms that can make a woman’s life insufferable during menopause include hot flushes, sleeplessness, fatigue and mood swings.

Suffer in silence

Sex for peri- and post-menopause women is a taboo subject and many women are too shy to discuss the topic with their spouse or doctor.

There is really no need to suffer in silence as sex is an important aspect of a woman’s relationship – regardless of age. So, women shouldn’t think they’re alone with the problem.

Most physicians attribute poor libido to decrease in female sex hormones, compounded by negative changes in mood and poor wellbeing after menopause. Another reason is the decline in androgens or testosterone. Testosterone affects a person’s
vitality and is related to a woman’s sexual wellbeing, sexual interest and responsiveness. Androgen levels start to decline over the 10 years before menopause when women are in their 40s.

Merdians to take care

The Bladder Meridian is where our vital energy is stored for times of need. This is our ability to hold on to ideas, to stay with things to retain vital chi itself. If we are tired it is good to look at the Bladder meridian.

The Kidney Meridian is the centre of our will and determination. This part of us is like water ; when roused nothing can get in our way, when quiet can still erode a mighty mountain. When unwell we don't have the will to do anything.

Herbal Essential Oils to use in Meridian Massage:

- Dang Gui (Angelica)
- Juniper
- Chuan Xiong
- Szechuan Lovage Rhizome

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