Numerous quantitative studies have shown that many aspects of sexual function decline in midlife women. But the news might not be all bad, as a new study done at the University of Pittsburgh demonstrates how many midlife women are effectively adapting to changes in sexual function and actually experiencing greater satisfaction. The study was presented… Continue reading As Women Age, Less Sex Can Mean More Satisfaction
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Nonsurgical Fibroid Treatment Boosts Sexual Desire
Women who underwent a nonsurgical, image-guided treatment, uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), for the treatment of uterine fibroids experienced improved sexual function and a higher overall quality of life. The research, part of a French multicenter study and presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s Annual Scientific Meeting, also found the vast majority of women treated… Continue reading Nonsurgical Fibroid Treatment Boosts Sexual Desire
Discover the Truth about Maca, Libido, and Increased Sex Drive
A cruciferous root vegetable called maca (Lepidium meyenii) is getting attention these days as a possible aphrodisiac, especially for guys and for postmenopausal women. Not only that, but the root or tuber of the maca rightly deserves the title of superfood, (Move over, kale!) Maca was used by the ancient Incans in Peru for its… Continue reading Discover the Truth about Maca, Libido, and Increased Sex Drive
What You Need to Know About Testosterone for Women
Editor’s Note: Following the June 4th FDA hearing about the controversial female libido pill, flibanserin, ThirdAge posted an article called “What You Really Need to Know About Pink Viagra”. In that article, we promised to post an article explaining the role of testosterone in the female sex drive. Here it is: Testosterone is a male… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Testosterone for Women