From Wellbeing Magazine · Editorial Team · · 1m 20s
Menopause and Libido: Expert Tips for Pleasure
Menopause can change desire but experts say pleasure remains possible with the right support.
In brief
Menopause can change desire but experts say pleasure remains possible with the right support. Menopause can affect libido but experts recommend adapting to maintain pleasure and intimacy. Originally reported by Wellbeing Magazine.
Menopause and Libido
Menopause can affect libido, arousal and sexual wellbeing for many women.
How Menopause Affects Libido
Falling oestrogen can cause vaginal dryness and pain during sex, but libido changes aren't always a problem.
Dr Susanna Unsworth's Advice
Hormonal changes affect libido, but desire is complex and influenced by more than hormones alone.
“Hormonal changes during the menopause transition can affect libido and sexual wellbeing, but sexual desire is complex and influenced by much more than hormones alone.”
Five Tips for Pleasure
Experts share five practical ways to navigate menopause changes and maintain intimacy.
Don't Try to 'Get Back' to Before
Focus on what works now rather than comparing your sex life to how it used to be.
Put Comfort First
Vaginal dryness and pain can be managed with lubricants, moisturisers or local oestrogen.
Talk About What's Changing
Discuss changes in desire with your partner to avoid misunderstandings in long-term relationships.
Rediscover What Feels Good Now
Explore your body and try different stimulation to find what feels good without pressure.
Be Kind to Yourself
Menopause varies for everyone; comparison can make the transition harder without support.
What to remember
Menopause can affect libido but experts recommend adapting to maintain pleasure and intimacy.
