Sex AFTER 60

SEXOLOGIST CHANTELLE OTTEN SHARES HOW TO GET YOUR GROOVE BACK

Outside sources will tell us our sex lives are like a carton of milk: fresh for the taking during our twenties and thirties before turning sour after menopause. But sexologist Chantelle Otten wants you to know this isn’t true.

“Of course, there are health challenges that come [after menopause], that doesn’t mean that it’s the end of your sex life; it just means that your sex life has to look a little bit different from what it has previously,” explains Chantelle.

“It’s about adapting and creating a new ‘me and myself and what I like’ and then adding your partner to determine ‘we and our sexual relationship and what we like.’”

To ensure you feel sexy no matter your life stage, Chantelle shares this advice:

SEEK HELP

Vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy and pain during intercourse pose the most intimacy difficulties for post-menopausal women. Chantelle explains that you should consult a gynaecologist or endocrinologist if you happen to struggle with these conditions.

“If you don’t feel like you’re getting the right advice, getting a second or a third opinion can be very useful,” Chantelle says.

She also notes that a little lubricant can lend a hand in minor cases.

“Use a silicone base lube if you are having skin-on-skin intercourse or water base lube if you’re using a toy or condoms,” Chantelle advises.