I am going through the menopause and am finding sex?!


Question: I am going through the menopause and am finding sex.?
a bit uncomfortable. My husband and I have always made a point of having a shag every night and we've been married for 47 years. I find we are getting through a lot of vaseline and it's really not helping. Has anyone got any suggestions to make things a bit more comfortable down belowHealth Question & Answer


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How much foreplay are you doing.? "Pre-heating the oven" is always a good idea before you stick the pizza in. If you are already doing that, try a lube that is made for sex, like KY jelly, astro-glide, or my favorite, liquid silk.Health Question & Answer

This is because your natural 'juices' for want of a better word decrease during your menopause this is very common problem for a lot of woman in your situation, continuing to be sexually active is good because it will help keep you fit and toned down there (pelvic floor exercises will help you later on as well) there are many options you can ask your gp for help, i believe you can get a sipository that helps (i think you put it in before hand) an alternative is a ky jelly of somesort this should be a lot more helpful then vasaline, try looking at menopause websites and books there is a lot of advice about, try your well woman clinic.Health Question & Answer

Vaginal dryness is a common symptom complaint of women going through the menopause. This is due to the reduction in oestrogen levels. Therefor one option you have is to replace this oestrogen

you haven't said if you're on HRT but this can relieve the symptom if this is the only symptom your having there are treatments soley for this one such is Vagifem pessaries, however creams and oral tablets are available

if you don't want to use HRT then general lubricants such as KY-gel will help

I'd discuss it with your GP Health Question & Answer

IF this situation continues, you may need to see a gynecologist. As embarrassing as it might seem at first, he or she will be able to help resolve this issue with you. Additionally, vaseline is a horrible product to use internally, it will entirely dry you out. Try KY or astroglide (or whatever other lubricant is available in the UK). That should make things a bit better for you both.Health Question & Answer

Why don't you try K-Y jelly.? Dryness can we a problem during menopause due to the decrease in oestrogen levels. Ask your GP about vaginal oestrogen preparations that can be applied. Creams can be administered via applicators, waxy pessaries, small tablets inserted with an applicator or a vaginal ring which stays in place for 3 months at a time. Have a chat with your GP

You could also try ReplensHealth Question & Answer

This doesn't make sense how long have you been married
anyway just go to your Doctor he can give you Pessaries or Gel or even HRT .Health Question & Answer

Try using KY jelly that is meant to be on objects. penis vibrator etc inserted in to the vagina petroleum jelly is not .Health Question & Answer

If you've been married for 47 years then you must be in your 60's and surely should be through with the menopause by now.?Health Question & Answer

Just think of me babe doing the business with you or a shag that you call it you be nice and wet then tiger xHealth Question & Answer

yes get some new cushions and maybe get some double glazing in should make it a tad more comfortableHealth Question & Answer

try chip oil from the chippy its much cheaper LOL !!!!!!!!!!Health Question & Answer

I tend to agree with Arielle L. - liquid silk! Yes!!!!!Health Question & Answer



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