by Michy Lynn

Created on: August 20, 2008

Menopause is a time of change in the way a woman's body functions, which is why menopause is often called 'the change of life'. Some women look at menopause as a very freeing thing, while others look at menopause as the end of their youth or even let menopause change how they see themselves as a woman. How a woman views menopause can affect how she feels about herself and her body while going through menopause, and those feelings, along with physical changes in the body, can have a profound impact on an otherwise normal sex life.

One thing that doesn't have to change is having an active, satisfying sex life after menopause. In fact, for a wife and mother, sex after menopause might just be the best sex of her life! Think about it: no worries about pregnancy or birth control; the kids are grown or almost grown; and since men go through hormonal changes at about the same age, he might just have to spend more time on foreplay!

Hormones Change Sex After Menopause

Some woman will find hormonal changes happen after menopause that reduce or increase sex drive. Other woman may find no noticeable change from hormones. If mood and libido are negatively impacted during or after menopause, doctors can prescribe hormone therapy, from prescribing birth control pills to prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Vaginal Dryness Changes Sex After Menopause

Only about 20% of woman experience vaginal dryness significant enough to require intervention. That means the majority of women experience no vaginal issues from menopause. If, however, you happen to be one of the unlucky 20%, there a variety of products to assist with vaginal dryness. From KY to Astroglide, you can now find exceptional water-based products, and there are even fancy and fun ones now, such as warming lubricants, and stimulating lubricants, and even the new KY His & Hers.

Vaginal dryness is not a big problem, and if you approach it with a sense of humor and a little playfulness with your partner, vaginal dryness after menopause can actually make your sex life better. Talk to your partner about it too. Sometimes, post menopausal vaginal dryness can also be combated by having your partner increase the amount of time for foreplay to allow for proper excitement and lubrication. Can more foreplay really be a bad thing?

Decreased Sex Drive or Libido After Menopause

First, make sure you're not taking medication that decreases sex drive. You might be surprised how many do, particularly antidepressants, anti anxiety medication,

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