First For Women | Sex After Menopause Shouldn't Be Painful

According to First For Women writer, Chad Birt, "Researchers estimate that up to 84% of women suffer from painful sex after menopause." Founder of Femina Physical Therapy, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat explains that pelvic floor weakness might coincide with the hormonal changes and thinning tissue experienced during and after menopause. Moreover, she says that this weakness can lead to prolapse, which causes a bulge in the vagina and “creates discomfort during sex, as well as during daily activities.” 

5 Remedies for Painful Sex After Menopause:

1. Use a lubricant to reduce friction

2. Use a vaginal moisturizer to hydrate

3. Use "warm-up" exercises like Happy Baby and Malasana before having sex

4. Focus on your breathing throughout the day, and during penetration 

5. Experiment with other options that still build intimacy and lead to orgasm

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