In the process of menopause there are a series of hormonal changes that alter our physical and emotional state. Intimate relationships and sexuality are some of the things that are affected by these changes. Concerning the physical aspect, the vaginal tissue becomes thinner, the elasticity decreases, and vaginal dryness and inflammation occur, which can make sex difficult. In addition, among the emotional symptoms you can experience loss of libido and discomfort with your body. (1) These are totally normal symptoms, and the good news is that you can do many things to relieve them! Here you wil ..read more

Image Icon Undies Have you suffered from occasional urine leakages or do you feel the need of peeing more in your transition to menopause? This is known as urinary incontinence (UI), and it’s a very common symptom in this period of your life. Urinary incontinence is defined as the loss of control of the bladder, which causes involuntary urine leakage. It can affect women of all ages and at any time of their life. However, it’s more common during menopause because the pelvic floor muscles weaken, due to the hormonal changes of your body. This can be very uncomfortable to most women, but the g ..read more