Sex Doesn’t Have to End With Menopause
If you’ve been through menopause, then you might say that your sex life has never been better. After all, the pregnancy worries are gone and so are the children. You can be spontaneous! Have sex in any room of the house! You’re no longer running your kids to endless activities, so you have more energy […]
Sex After 50: More Than Ever?
While most of us know that the frequency of sex is greatest during those first throes of passion, and we grudgingly accept the fact that it often wanes as the years of wedded bliss march on, this study into the sexual behavior of long-married couples uncovered something quite unexpected. Couples who were married for longer […]
Hormones That Affect Sexual Desire
Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are hormones that affect a woman’s sexual desire and functioning. When it comes to sexual desire, the most influential hormone is testosterone. Though it’s often considered a male hormone, testosterone — like estrogen– is present in both men and women, though the proportions differ between the sexes. In women, testosterone is produced through the […]
Intimacy After a Diagnosis
The diagnosis of a neurological condition or a stroke turns your life upside down. Suddenly, you’re spending more time visiting doctors and therapists than working, may be unable to participate in activities you love and may find yourself coping with a baffling array of medications and other treatments. But have you ever considered the effect such conditions may […]