Helpful Resources — sexual health

  “What makes conflict so painful is that we are desperate to be heard but too upset to listen, desperate to be understood but too upset to be understanding, desperate to be validated but too upset to be validating. What can help you get what you need is the willingness to stoke even a small ember of empathy for your partner's experience" - Alexandra Solomon I remember my husband looking at me in horror as I was mentioning to someone about all my crazy symptoms, that I don’t know how long I’ll feel this way, or how long my menopause will last,...

Sexual Health issues & options for Menopause Symptoms Hey Ladies, Strong Coach Mary here. Meet Dr Paul Fowler - Obstetrician/ Gynaecologist. FRANZCOG. Paul practises at: Sydney’s Northern Beaches Hospital, The Mater Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital. He is also the Acting Clinical Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology Gladstone Hospital. Paul has offered insights into the realm of perimenopause and menopause, shedding light on the impacts of hormonal changes. Let’s delve into this! Menopause is the cessation of the female monthly period for 12 months. This is due to the lack of hormonal output by the ovaries-oestrogen and progesterone. Perimenopause is the time...

Author: Mary Doube Strong Coach Mary When women embark on the transformative journey of perimenopause and menopause, it's important to acknowledge the unique challenges we may face in our sexual life. The burning question is… (insert drum roll) Is My Sex Life Over? Menopause does not equal an end to your sex life. Hell No! Intimacy, pleasure, and sex are not just for the young. Nothing could be further from the truth. In this blog, we will explore the impact of perimenopause and menopause on libido & sexual health and offer advice to support women during this significant time in...