Love Sex Againwith Help from Dr. Lauren Streicher as She Sparks a National Conversation about Women’s Sexual Health and Provides Game-Changing Solutions
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lauren Streicher, MD, AssociateClinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University’s medical school launched her latest book,Love Sex Again, fixing the issues that are sabotaging your sex life, whether they’re physical, hormonal or medical and brings a national epidemic to light: women with sexual dysfunction don’t always feel comfortable talking to their doctor and this keeps millions of women from the pain-free, satisfying sex life they deserve.Love Sex Again: A Gynecologist Finally Fixes the Issues That Are Sabotaging Your Sex Life,hit bookstores this week.
“While one would think there’s no alternative to women talking to their health care providers about loss of libido or sexual dysfunction, many doctors are not experts in sexual health and may not offer the latest solutions. There are many products that can help”
“While one would think there’s no alternative to women talking to their health care providers about loss of libido or sexual dysfunction, many doctors are not experts in sexual health and may not offer the latest solutions. There are many products that can help,” says Streicher. “But hopefully mid-life women will find comfort in knowing they are not the only ones suffering in silence and that many issues are not only felt by millions, they are truly indicative of life’s changes and phases and easy fixes do exist.”
Here are some nuggets from the book:
1.Yourbirth control pillscan cause dryness.Menopause may be years away, but lately, even when you’re totally in the mood, it’s like the Sahara desert “down there.”
2.Your vibrator won’t mess with your pacemaker.
3.Aheadache with an orgasmmay indicate a serious problem.Women with a sub-arachnoid hemorrhage report that a severe headache at the time of climax was their firstindication of a serious problem.
4.UsingVaseline as a lubricantcan cause recurrent infections.
5.Infertility treatments don’t have to ruin your sex life.Sex with a purpose can take the sexy out. Assisted reproductive techniques, especially IVF, cause problems with sexual desire, interest, and satisfaction. In addition to the stress, sadness and anxiety that come with going through fertility treatments, studies find that women also have physical issues such as vaginal pain and dryness. A simple solution likePre-Seedlubricant can help optimize your natural fertility, but it also feels amazing so sex can be more pleasurable and fun again.
6.You may lose interest in sex as you age, don’t worry; taking estrogen is not necessarily bad for you.Women often lose their libido due to the lack of estrogen the body produces during menopause, and there’s a common misconception that estrogen is akin to poison. But, a local vaginalestrogenpill ring or creamcould be your
ticket back to having sex again. For those who can’t or prefer not to take estrogen, non-hormonalReplenscan help make sex possible again. It supplements the body’s natural lubrication and actually helps replenish moisture as cells treated with Replens carry up to sixty times their weight in water. You can also try a good silicone lubricant to make sex fun and pleasurable. So, menopause could actually be the start of a better-than-ever sex.
7.The female condom is underrated.The female condom not only prevents pregnancy and STDs, but it also actually makes for better sex. The ring on the outside provides clitoral stimulation and the lubrication coats the vaginal walls.
8.A strong pelvic floor could bring back the big “O.”The inability to orgasm often stems from weak pelvic floor muscles, which can occur with childbirth or after menopause. Not to mention the involuntary loss of urine when laughing, sneezing, coughing or exercising. Pelvic floor physical therapists and the newInTonedevicefunctions as a trip to the gym for your pelvic floor.
9.Thegood news is you survived cancer. The bad news is the chemotherapy, radiation or surgery that saved your life may have caused your loss of SexABILITY.Cancer drugs can cause a woman’s estrogen levels to plummet, leading to numerous symptoms that can dramatically lower a woman’s quality of life. Thankfully, there are real prescription and non-hormonal over-the-counter solutions to repair damaged tissue.
10.That funky vaginal smell has nothing to do with hygiene and can destroy your body confidence in bed.A number of everyday triggers, including menstruation, pregnancy, intercourseor medications, can upset the delicate vaginal ecosystem and elevate pH, causing an odor, increase or change in discharge, or a bacterial infection. Fragrance sprays, wipes and pads just mask the problem.RepHresh Gelkeeps the pH balanced–an important tool in decreasing chances of bacterial vaginosis, and eliminating that “fishy” odor by treating the root cause.
“Women need not be embarrassed to talk to their doctors about their most personal concerns or questions. Often, there are real, physical issues getting in the way of optimal sexual health and there are solutions to the dryness, the pain or the lack of feeling they’ve been experiencing.Love Sex Againspeaks to all women who struggle with physical or hormonal issues related to sexual function, from menopause, incontinence, chronic lack of sleep, as well as those with medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. Every woman deserves “SexABILITY,” my term for the ability to enjoy a fulfilling, exciting sex life and overcome the challenges and lack of desire as a result of your body’s unique challenges,” adds Streicher.
Contacts
For DrStreicher.com
Suzy Ginsburg, 713-721-4774