Menopause & sex

Are you paying attention to your sexual and intimate health?  It’s important!

Somewhere between 70-90% of those who go through menopause will have vaginal or bladder symptoms. Collectively these are known as the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause or GSM. It may not be a phrase that roles off the tongue about it’s one you need to know about!

A ‘bit of vaginal dryness’ may not sound like much, but it can affect your quality of life significantly.

If you can’t have sex because it’s too painful your relationship with your partner may be affected.

If your external genitalia is itching and burning you may not be able to sit comfortably, walk properly or exercise.

And if you’re having constant bladder infections, bacterial vaginosis or are scared to exercise or leave the house because you might pee yourself – your no longer living your best life.

These symptoms are very common – so don’t think that you’re alone, but just because they’re ‘common’ doesn’t mean they’re ‘normal’ and the good news is there is a lot that can help.

You don’t have to ‘put up’ with them. It doesn’t have to be ‘your lot in life.’

So, take a look at the articles we’re got here and learn about what could work for you.

Also, if you have a spare moment, please take the time to fill in our intimate health questionnaire below. We aren’t collecting any personal details that will identify you but your answers will help us get a better picture of women’s intimate health from pre to post menopause.

Thank you!