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A fulfilling sex life is one of the most
important ways to stay connected to your partner
and boost self-esteem. But great sex doesn't
just happen on its own, unfortunately, less so
as you get older. Your need for intimacy
changes, and your body may not respond the same
way it did when you were younger.
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Here
are the common reasons that men and women
over
40 find their libido lagging, and the
simple suggestions that can get it
powered-up again.
These healthful recommendations based on
scientific studies can help you easily
re-discover the natural enjoyment and
pleasure of satisfying sex
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We tend to think of testosterone as a "male"
hormone. But small amounts of testosterone,
delicately balanced with estrogen, fuel a woman's
sex drive. Unfortunately, at menopause testosterone
levels start to decline, which can cause sexual
desire to decline.
Hormone therapy disrupts the balance even more. A
blood test and consulting with your gynecologist can
determine if low testosterone is to blame. Studies
show that stabilizing testosterone levels can boost
arousal in postmenopausal women and improve all
areas of sexual response, from lubrication to
stronger, more powerful orgasms.
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Medical researchers specializing in the science of
sex recommend specific nutritional supplements
including Imperial Gold Maca™,
Ginkgo Biloba, and a full-spectrum daily Multiple
Vitamin and Mineral formula to help improve
increased sexual desire, including clitoral
sensation and orgasm frequency. In several studies,
men and women taking the supplements daily for 4
weeks reported a 74% improvement in satisfaction
with their sex lives. In another study, men taking
additional nutritional supplements also experienced
positive results.
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Ironically, oral contraceptives increase levels of a
key protein that binds with testosterone and makes
it less available to get our brains thinking about
sex. But hormonal contraceptives that are inserted
into the vagina and release a minimal amount of
localized hormone or are administered through the
skin (such as a patch) and non-hormonal methods (such
as condoms or spermicides) can free up that
testosterone and help boost healthy sexual desire.
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I t's not just those endless household and
work-related daily "to-do" lists that make your mind
wander. Most people are simply "wired" that way.
According to brain scan research, women's brains are
naturally more active than men's, even during sex.
The reason: lower levels of the neurotransmitter
called Dopamine. Dopamine creates the desire to seek
and go after a "reward" such as a satisfying sexual
orgasm," Dopamine also increases the flow of sensory
impulses to the genitals, essential for arousal. But
low levels of Dopamine caused by chronic stress or
medical conditions can be a distraction for some
people during sex.
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 This hormone (dehydroepiandrosterone) may increase
the body's Dopamine production and normally spikes
right before orgasm to enhance desire and focus.
Taking DHEA an hour before sex significantly
increased both mental and physical arousal in
postmenopausal women, according to a study published
in the Journal of Women's Health & Gender-Based
Medicine. Researchers recommend 25 to 50 mg and
warns that DHEA can affect some people's cholesterol
levels, however. So be sure to check with your
doctor before taking it.
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 Up to 2 million adult women in the United States
suffer from attention deficit disorder, which may be
associated with low Dopamine levels according to
researchers. This can literally make it difficult to
pay attention during lovemaking. However, it's
encouraging when a woman is finally treated for ADD,
usually with a combination of drug therapy, daily
nutrient intake and behavior modification, it
improves her sex life. Not surprisingly, the rest of
her life benefits as well. If you're concerned about
ADD being a possible cause, consult with your
personal physician and schedule a test.
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 Women typically blame this on psychological
problems, but the reasons are often physical. Poor
blood flow to the genitals, for example, caused by
cardiovascular conditions like diabetes or makes it
harder to have an orgasm. Another common culprit:
declining hormone levels due to perimenopause and
menopause. Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption
can also disrupt blood flow by constricting blood
vessels.
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Like Viagra, this naturally occurring amino acid
increases the production of nitric oxide, a chemical
released by the genital nerves during arousal,
sending much-needed blood to the area. Researchers
suggests taking 1,000 to 3,000 mg of L-Arginine as a
supplement, right before sex.
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The lining of the vagina is extremely estrogen
sensitive, and when hormone levels fluctuate during
peri-menopause, women produce less lubrication prior
to and during intercourse. Hormone therapy is a
solution for some women. But there are other simple
alternatives.
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Several lubrication products including one called
Zestra a nonprescription feminine arousal fluid
formulated with nutrient-rich botanical oils, which
stimulates nerves and blood vessels to increase
arousal. Women who used Zestra five times in a 2- to
3-week period (many described a warm feeling in the
genital area) boosted their sexual pleasure
significantly, even if they were taking
libido-dampening anti-depressants or had sexual
arousal disorder, according to a study on women ages
31 to 57 published in the Journal of Sex & Marital
Therapy.
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 Snoring can hurt your sex life Obstructive Sleep
Apnea (OSA) could be an unrecognized cause of sexual
dysfunction. In one 2006 study, researchers found
that women's problems reaching orgasm increased with
the severity of their OSA. Treating men and women
for OSA (using continuous positive airway pressure)
improved sex drive in all of them, according to
another study. For tips on diagnosing and treating
OSA, go to the National Sleep Foundation at
www.sleepfoundation.org (http://
www.sleepfoundation.org/) .
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