It was only a matter of time I guess before someone decided to see if the symptoms women experience as they transition thru menopause effects their work performance. As if women are not already discriminated enough in the workplace ... Do we really need studies like this Dutch one looking at "the impact of menopausal symptoms on work ability" that claims "Menopausal symptoms are negatively associated with work ability and may increase the risk of sickness absence"? I mean what were they thinking? That this is going to help women in the 40-60 age bracket obtain employment more easily? Or did they think this would... »
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Sex in Central Park
Dr Jon LaPook reports on CBS.com about sex with women in New York. I love the first woman's remarks "I am happy to say I don't need men anymore. Thank you God". She's a hoot! Watch it. But also listen. Some interesting things are said about the impact of menopause: 1. Keep in shape. As your estrogen supply diminishes, your adrenal glands step... »
Not tonight darling …
There is a lot of press about loss of libido of late including the New York Times. You read that some, a lot, many menopausal women just don't feel like having sex. Not even with Bruce Willis. But like ye olde "A woman over age 40 has a better chance of being killed by a terrorist than of getting married", just... »
Rx Orgasms – 200 per year by any means please
According to a Q&A in Sex Talk with Alex, for optimal health, the latest research suggests you should have approximately 200 orgasms per year... by any means. And for menopausal woman facing a use it or lose it situation we need to take note. So let's do that Math. That is 3.846153846 per week. Given only about 30% of women report always having an... »