Tips For Sexual Relations After Menopause

JAKARTA - When a woman is already menopause, it will experience a number of changes in her body. These changes also affect her sexual life.

After menopasue, women will experience decreased hormone levels and changes in the vagina. Decreased estrogen hormones and testosterone can cause vaginal dryness, thinning, less elastic, which can reduce sexual arousal.

Estrogen, progesteron, and testosterone levels are starting to decline significantly. Estrogen plays an important role in maintaining vaginal health, moisture and elasticity, "jenecology oncology specialist, Dr. Rubina totalwaz, quoted from Healtshots, on Friday, July 25, 2025.

"Progesteron and testosterone also affect libido and sexual response as a whole, resulting in a decrease in desire and reduced spontaneous interest in sex," he added.

However, that does not mean that women who are already menopause cannot have sex again. There are several ways that can be done to make sex feel comfortable and fun again after menopause.

Starting from open communication with your partner regarding your anxiety and body condition. Then use vaginal moisturizer or hormone therapy so that when having sex you don't feel pain.

In addition, lifestyles must also be considered in order to get a comfortable sexual life after the menopause. Here are some habits that must be applied:

- Stay physically active to increase blood flow and increase energy.- Do stress reliever activities such as yoga, meditation, or walking outside the room. This activity can increase mood and body awareness.- Consumption of balanced nutritious food.- Make sure to stay hydrated.- Sufficient and quality sleep.