As many women in mid-life are all too aware, the time around menopause known as “perimenopause” is a time fraught with many unwelcome changes. This nebulous time leading up to the last menstrual period can last up to 10 years. One of the symptoms that many women experience during this transition is what we refer …
Continue ReadingSex and recurrent UTIs
If you are someone who has been plagued by urinary tract infections (“UTIs”), you know how disrupting they can be to daily life. Otherwise known as recurrent UTIs, these are bladder infections that occur more than three times per year. Often, they are associated with intercourse and have commonly been referred to as the “honeymoon …
Continue ReadingVaginismus and the Single Girl
Vaginismus is a condition where the pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina involuntarily spasm. This makes penetration of any kind painful, difficult or seemingly impossible. There tends to be a fear component as well. Searching for the reason you have vaginismus is usually pointless. What’s not pointless is getting treatment because it’s very treatable. It …
Continue ReadingSleep and Desire
Patients often come to Maze with concerns about their lack of desire. Prior to their visit with us, they complete an in-depth medical questionnaire. Upon review of their responses, we overwhelmingly see that the answer to the question “do I feel well-rested?” is NO. Actually, I can only recall a couple (as in 2) times …
Continue ReadingAnd Baby Makes…(Sex Challenging)
It’s not uncommon for new moms to face challenges regarding sex after they welcome a new baby into their lives. There are a whole host of reasons for this, and we invite you to check out our Postpartum Page for a comprehensive explanation of potential causes and evidence-based solutions that can get you back on-track. …
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