Sex Life During Menopause

Millions of perimenopausal and menopausal women are finding pleasure and sexual satisfaction over the age of 50. Dr. Christiane Northrup, a specialist in women's gynecological health and the author of The Secret Pleasures of Menopause, believes menopause is the time of life to experience unlimited pleasure. She offers 7 secret keys that will open the door to wonderful sexuality and sensuality after menopause.

Become an Ardent Explorer of Your Own Pleasure
For too long women have felt that they are acting selfishly or later feel guilty for indulging in something just for them. Women need to pay more attention to what brings them joy and begin to incorporate that into their lives on a daily basis. It can be as simple as buying flowers or having a massage, or as complex as trying a new sport or hobby. The point is to learn how to make oneself happy.

Turn Yourself On
Women need to get in touch with their sexuality and sensuality and learn to turn themselves on. By consciously choosing positive thoughts and behaviors, women are able to allow their brains to accept pleasure. Sexuality can be a whole body experience, involving all five senses. Some find that books, movies, music, aromatherapy or sexy lingerie can help them to feel sexy.

Remember That a Turned-on Woman is Irresistible
Women who feel sexy and desirable attract attention. This does not mean that a woman should try to become what she thinks others want. She needs to make the most of what she has to offer and be herself. Even a smile on a woman's face makes her more approachable. Communication is also important. Women need to know what turns them on and be able to let their partner know.

Practice Makes Pleasure
Self pleasuring helps women to find exactly what turns them on. Dr. Northrup recommends practicing at least twice each week, experimenting with different strokes, areas of the body and toys. She also advises women to try breathing exercises to enhance the sexuality and sensuality.

Recognize and Release Anger and Negativity
Women have a tendency to be very emotional. The trick is to get rid of the anger and negativity. Women should feel the emotions, decide what needs to be done to change the situation, and then release them to make room for pleasure. There will be difficult times in everyone's lives so anger and negativity should be expected. Once this is realized, it is easy to stay with those emotions for a while and then do something positive.

Using the power of positive thoughts and beliefs, women will be able to feel more pleasure. Women need to commit to doing this each and every day. Many midlife women have improved their health by opening themselves to receiving more pleasure as this way of thinking can have positive impacts on weight, sleep patterns, blood pressure and hormones.

Live Life in a Way That Excites, Motivates and Turns On Others to Be at Their Best and Healthiest

A woman's positive energy is contagious. Being confident and comfortable with oneself inspires others to do the same. By making healthy choices and nurturing the body, mind and spirit, women become a source of pleasure for others around them.

Women are capable of experiencing unlimited amounts of pleasure.