Why does the clitoris shrink and get less sensitive? The clitoris is possibly the most critical organ for female sexual health. It is a key to female orgasm. Let me explain why. The clitoris is a nub of spongy tissue at the front of the vagina. Much of the clitoris is internal with four inch roots that reach into the vagina. When sexually aroused the clitoris fills with blood and the bundle … [Read more...]
What can you do to manage mood swings and anxiety and perimenopause? First: Manage your symptoms in general. The best place to start managing your symptoms is by making lifestyle changes as they can impact your hormone balance. Exercise as exercise manages cortisol, which improves estrogen levels. Eat healthy. Losing weight helps to reduce estrogen levels, if your levels are high. Avoid … [Read more...]
In this article, I'm going to be talking about how to have great sex after menopause. 1. Lubricants and vaginal moisturizers. It's really important to use the right ones for your needs. What I mean with that is the right pH balance and that they're water free. I talk about this in another video, but quickly, no water means no chemicals. If you're trying to get pregnant, you also want to … [Read more...]
Why should you take your bone health seriously in menopause! 20% of bone loss can happen during this stage of life. Let me repeat that. 20% of bone loss can happen during menopause, and this can make you more susceptible to fractures, breaks when you fall and also affect your posture, and the skeletal system upholds your whole body. Menopause significantly speeds up bone loss and increases … [Read more...]
If there’s one thing that all women have in common, it’s the possibility of a yeast infection. Yeast infections are a common issue faced by most women at some point during their lives, but surprisingly enough, not many people know what exactly they are, or how to treat them. So, what is a yeast infection? A yeast infection is a type of fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida … [Read more...]
In this article, I'm going to be debunking the myth: menopause destroys your sex life. There are physiological changes that are inevitable as we age and lose sex hormones, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. Namely, it's important for you and your partner to know what these changes are so you can better address them. For instance, loss of libido may lead to decreased frequency. … [Read more...]
Ladies, will these menopause symptoms ever stop? I surely hope so. The ability to cruise through menopause without a hot flash or mood swings relates to your balance of estrogen and progesterone in your body. If the levels of these two hormones play nicely and drift down slowly, you're likely to avoid hot flashes, night sweats, and most of the other symptoms of perimenopause. Your experience … [Read more...]
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help ease symptoms of menopause... however it is associated with serious risks if used long term. So, is HRT dangerous? In this article, I'm going to be debunking another one of the common myths of menopause: hormone therapy is dangerous. NAMS or the North American Menopause Society reports that although using hormones can increase your risk of breast … [Read more...]
In this article, we're going to debunk another common myth of menopause: say goodbye to your body. Changes in your body often accompany the menopausal transition, but you can take action to mitigate the effects and empower yourself. Exercise can help since muscle mass decreases as we age. It's important to intensify strength training during workout routines, even actually before you go into … [Read more...]
In this video, I'm going to be debunking one of the common myths of menopause. Get used to the mood swings. We definitely see an increase in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and irritability. During this life stage, there are natural remedies for mood, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for hot flashes, sweats, and fiery outburst. Women going through menopause are also dealing with … [Read more...]
