I remember visiting my future mother in law in her home for the first time. I noticed in her bedroom how one side of the bed was stripped bare while the other side was fully made. She had been widowed for a few years and that reality was highlighted by the stark sight of the …
Continue ReadingSeptember Is Menopause Awareness Month
All women know that at some point in their lives, that lovely phase called “menopause” will be upon them. And based on everything they’ve heard, they will likely expect to experience one or more of these common symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue, memory loss, low sex drive, painful intercourse or depression. What if …
Continue ReadingBoundaries in the Bedroom
Every month another women’s magazine has an article about how you should “make your bedroom an oasis.” Or “keep the bedroom for sex.” And when I see this I have a difficult time stifling a giggle. Yes, of course we would all be better off if we kept our bedroom as a haven for sex. …
Continue ReadingQuality Over Quantity
At Maze Women’s Health we treat many women whose chief complaint is low desire. Some women have experienced a slow decline in libido for years, whereas for others it’s almost like a light switch suddenly turned off. Regardless of the onset, in both groups of women I often hear that their partner would ideally want …
Continue ReadingWhen It’s Hard to Make That First Appointment
I hear it again and again. “I have been wanting to come in for months, but I just couldn’t make that call!” If that’s you, we get it. And there are so many reasons that might be the case. Here are just a few: “I’m so embarrassed” – Try not to be. Truly. Over 50% …
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