The life-changing tip

I love sex as much as I love dining out and traveling. One thing that pops up in my mind once in a while is: Will I still be able to enjoy it or be capable of it after menopause? I've never learned anything about this specifically, but it's "common knowledge" that a woman's time is up before, and definitely after, menopause.

​And yes, it's still not too urgent for me to conduct a thorough research on this topic or involve AI. I've only been asking around whenever I get a chance.

​I've asked my mom and female friends who have gone through this. No one had an answer. I only got to learn about many scary menopause symptoms, such as mood swings, painful joints, hot flashes, and sleepless nights. Most women can't say much about sex.

​Then I met this gorgeous woman, a friend of a friend, who was in her 60s. I took the chance and started the inquiry. What I learned from her is going to change my experience in older age for sure.

​According to her, older women are still capable of having and enjoying sex. What you need to do is to request that your doctor prescribe you hormones - the hormones that your body starts to produce less of due to menopause. Take them for around two to three years while your body is going through the transition. Once the transition is done, your body will continue to produce as many hormones as before because the two to three years of hormone intake tricks the body into believing that nothing is changing.

​"Wow, what a trick! I've never heard of it! Is it a common practice in America? Do doctors here know about it and will they give women suggestions once they reach the age?"

​"No. Doctors here know nothing about it. It's not a common practice; they will not give you suggestions proactively. You have to inquire and request them to get involved and help you out. It's under-studied, under-discussed, and under-promoted. But it's a safe and effective method. Among certain groups of women, it's widely used, but not among the general population. I guess most women in this world grew up with the notion that sex is a sin, and they most probably stop having any sexual activity long before reaching menopause."

​"Wow... so true..."

​Like I said, this tip is going to change my older life experience entirely. I'm extremely grateful.