Studies have found that nearly 50% of women will be dissatisfied with their sex lives during some time of their life. There are many factors that can cause sexual problems, some of which may be tied to the age or life stage of the woman. Here are some common sexual problems women experience in their 40s, and some different ways to address them:
The Forties
Problem:
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Finding time and space to have sex with teenagers in the house (not to mention worrying about the noise).
Solution: Be more creative about the times you have sex. Are they all gone in the morning and can you and your partner go in a little late to work? Also, now might be a great time to invest in a white noise machine.
Problem: Having more time to have sex and realizing you are in a rut.
Solution: Rent some education/erotic videos and use them to get some new ideas.
Problem: Vaginal dryness.
Solution: Ask your doctor if you need estrogen and find a lubricant that you love. They come in so many varieties and flavors. Lubrication is like shampoo, every woman has to find her own favorite. Make sure that you have a lubrication that you use happily.
Problem: Lack of desire.
Solution: If this has been going on for more than 10 months and nothing significant has changed in your relationship, it’s probably time to see a specialist and look at hormonal treatment. Testosterone or DHEA-s can be very helpful in these situations.
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Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus is a certified sex therapist and the Clinical Director of Maze Women’s Sexual Health, one of the largest centers for women’s sexual health in the country. Dr. Marcus wrote her dissertation on women and vibrator use while earning her Doctor of Philosophy in human sexuality from the Institute of Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. She also has a Master’s in public health from the same institution. She is a licensed social worker with a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Dr. Marcus has worked as the executive director of not-for-profit institutions and corporations, medical practices and laboratories. In addition to being featured in a NY Times article, she is a frequent guest on radio, podcasts and has lectured both nationally and overseas on a wide variety of women's issues.
Wednesday, 5 February 2020