Middle-aged women are actually more satisfied with their sex lives, despite it being commonly known that the menopause can result in vaginal dryness and low libido.
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh found that many women are adapting to changes in sexual function and, as a result, are experiencing better sex.
They reported having higher levels of self-confidence, increased self-knowledge and better communication skills as they age, which is all helping make sexy time even better. The study, which will be presented at the Annual Meeting of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) on 5 October, involved talking at length with three different focus groups comprising women aged 40 and over, and reviewing 20 interviews.
Researchers discovered that more women considered issues like lower libido and less sex to be caused by family and work stresses, instead of the menopause. Some women said their partner played a part in this too, citing partner health problems, relationship issues or a partner’s sexual dysfunction as the reasons.
