Can I orgasm after menopause ?

Verified by Dr. Vaishali Sakpal Rane (MBBS, DGO Obstetrics and Gynaecology, DNB Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

You could start to fear that your sexual life will alter and not for the better as menopause approaches. When a woman has gone a year without having a period, menopause sets in. Perimenopause refers to the years of transition preceding that, which are frequently characterised by symptoms including difficulty sleeping, hot flushes, and infrequent or irregular periods. 

These very natural changes can nonetheless be upsetting, in part because they alter how sex feels and how much you crave it. Declining sex drive is a frequent perimenopause symptom. Having said that, you should be aware that the claim that you won't be able to orgasm after menopause is wholly untrue. Even after menopause, orgasms and amazing sex are still very achievable.

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Whether you're having sex alone or with a partner, a few tiny adjustments may greatly improve your enjoyment and increase your partner's physical and emotional closeness. Despite your best efforts, you just can't seem to orgasm, for whatever reason. It might be so disheartening that you may finally believe there is no use in continuing and quitting completely.

While there are a few various ways you may attempt to induce an orgasm, it's vital to remember that you can still have fun even if you don't have an orgasm. It may be possible to reach orgasm more quickly if you concentrate on the pleasure you're feeling right now rather than orgasm as a specific objective.

The notion that orgasming is impossible after menopause probably stems from the reality that many people do experience difficulty in reaching climax once the menopausal transition starts. Additionally, it's typical to feel less interested in sex overall, which may lead you to stop prioritising or scheduling sex at all. This myth may also be influenced by out-of-date and wholly false conceptions about sexuality. Of course, menopause signifies the end of the reproductive years as well as the entry into middle age and older adulthood. Some people can see this alteration as the end of sexual attractiveness.

But despite what some people might think or say, having sex and continuing to enjoy one's sexuality into middle age and beyond is normal, healthy, and undoubtedly achievable.