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Menopause and Sex 

Menopause brings on many physical and hormonal changes that can touch all areas of life, including one’s openness and desire for closeness and intimacy. 

These shifts in hormones often lead to a natural dip in libido, which may affect sexual satisfaction and connection. In fact, up to 50% of women report experiencing sexual difficulties during menopause, highlighting the profound impact this phase can have on psychological wellbeing and intimate relationships.

Often by managing the broader menopausal symptoms, sexual function and libido can be improved, helping you to reclaim your confidence and appetite for sex. 

How Does Menopause

Affect Libido?

During the time leading to menopause, hormonal changes can understandably lead to a decrease in libido for many women. 

As oestrogen and other hormone levels drop, some women experience reduced vaginal lubrication, which can cause discomfort and make intimacy feel less appealing.

These hormonal shifts are a natural part of menopause and can leave many women feeling less interested in or motivated for intimacy. 

Related Factors Affecting Libido

  • Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness can make intimacy uncomfortable, which understandably dampens desire. When discomfort occurs, the natural response is often to avoid these situations, leading to decreased libido. Many women find this frustrating, especially when it impacts their relationships and confidence.
 
  • Loss of Self-Esteem
A loss of self-esteem can also affect libido during menopause. Physical changes and weight fluctuations can sometimes leave women feeling less confident in their appearance, impacting how they feel about intimacy.
 
  • Mood Swings
Changes in mood are a common yet challenging symptom of menopause that can affect libido. Hormonal fluctuations can create emotional highs and lows, which can affect your overall wellbeing and emotional health. Emotional balance is key to desiring and enjoying intimacy.
 

Does Libido Return After Menopause?

Once menopausal changes have stabilised, some women do experience a gradual return of libido, though each journey is unique.

Hormonal fluctuations become more predictable, and with this balance, the body often adjusts to a new normal.

For those seeking additional support, natural supplements are available to help encourage a healthy libido, providing gentle assistance in restoring confidence. Promensil PERI Menopause can assist with maintaining healthy sexual function and libido. Additionally, Promensil LIBIDO & ENERGY offers further support for libido and energy levels.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

How to Manage
Low Libido
During
Menopause
 

How to Increase Sex Drive During Menopause

Lifestyle changes can also play a key role in supporting libido during menopause. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, stress reduction, and prioritising quality sleep can positively impact energy, mood, and body confidence – all essential elements in feeling good about intimacy.

Small adjustments in daily routines can make a big difference in wellbeing and rekindling interest in intimacy.

 

Treatments for Low Libido

Promensil PERI MENOPAUSE contains Siberian rhubarb extract ERr 731® that has been shown to have oestrogen-like effects on the body and clinically proven to alleviate the symptoms of menopause and supports healthy libido and sexual function, and emotional wellbeing in perimenopausal women.

Promensil LIBIDO & ENERGY contains clinically trialled Libifem® which is a premium fenugreek seed extract that supports healthy sexual function, and promotes healthy libido, energy levels and stamina in both perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.