Post Date October, 06 2023
Menopausal period is generally between the ages of 50 and 60. Of course, due to different physical conditions, menopause may be advanced or delayed. For menopausal couples, sexual activity is normal. In addition, sexual activity can not only maintain sexual health, but also utilize this physical and mental pleasure to alleviate some anxiety symptoms during menopause. However, the sexual life of menopausal couples can easily fall into four misconceptions.
Misunderstanding of marital life during menopause
Misunderstanding 1: Menopause means loss of sexual function
For postmenopausal women, with the loss of ovarian function and the cessation of estrogen secretion, the vagina may gradually become dry, itchy, and painful during sexual intercourse. After experiencing these symptoms, some women believe that their sexual function has been lost, so they refuse to have sex. Female lubricants are the best way to solve vaginal dryness. After menopause, women do not have to worry about pregnancy, but are more likely to enjoy sex.
Myth 2: Reducing sexual activity during menopause
Experts say that sexual frequency should be determined based on the physical condition and lifestyle habits of the couple. It is best to let go and not specifically reduce sexual frequency due to menopause. Intentionally reducing sexual activity can lead to hormonal disorders, exacerbate menopausal symptoms, and may also lead to marital discord.
Misunderstanding 3: Low sexual desire during menopause is caused by physical fatigue
The fundamental cause of low sexual desire during menopause is changes in hormones in the body. Loss of ovarian function in women and a decrease in estrogen levels in the body may lead to a decrease in libido. A decrease in male androgens may also lead to a lack of libido. Experts point out that appropriate hormone supplementation can help improve symptoms and sexual desire, but it needs to be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Myth 4: After menopause, men should "control their libido and maintain their sperm"
Traditional Chinese medicine advocates for "abstinence and essence preservation" in sexual health, but it is not about abstinence, but rather requires appropriate sexual activity and maintaining physical balance. Deliberately reducing sexual activity does not protect sperm and may also affect physical health.
How can middle-aged couples have a good sexual life?
After middle age, the marital life of couples has entered a stable period of lack of passion from a fresh period. During this period, intimate contact between couples will not be as intense as before, just like touching the right hand with the left hand. In terms of sexual health, middle-aged couples are prone to getting tired of sex and cheating. What is a good way to make sex as beautiful as the first night at this time?
