Menopause
“Testosterone reaches its lowest level at menopause, which happens on average at age 51,” says Irwin Goldstein, MD, director at San Diego Sexual Medicine and editor-in-chief of The Journal of Sexual Medicine. “Thyroid hormone levels plummet, leaving you with less energy for lovemaking, and blood flow to your genitals lessens, inhibiting lubrication.” But menopause doesn't mean the end of scorching sex—you just have to give your body the extra time it now needs to get aroused (or find a sexual lubricant that works for you). You should also consider speaking with your ob-gyn to find out what your options are for dealing with hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue and other menopausal symptoms that are making you feel less than sexy.
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Overworked
Unhappy at work? Here’s a new argument for finding a new job: A University of Wisconsin study found that it isn’t how many hours you work, but how much you enjoy it, that affects your sense of sexual satisfaction. But logging 12- to 16-hour days—even at a job you love—can leave you so exhausted that all you want to do after work is go straight to sleep. Keep the spark in your relationship alive by sending quick, flirtatious text messages to your partner during the workday. After you come home, spend time unwinding (at least 20 minutes) by enjoying a glass of wine, going for a walk alone or chatting with your partner. “Use this transition time as a distinct break from work that will leave you relaxed enough to make time for lovemaking later on,” says Dr. Schwartz. “When taking transition time isn’t possible, lower the lights and soften the music to create a more sensual atmosphere
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