In a highly-sexualised and media-hyped society, postmenopausal woman often feel pressurised to have 'great sex' Books and websites prescribe what the menopause should be. And, if it isn't, here's how to fix it. Painful sex and mood swings can be cured by HRT. Some women take the artificial route to remain sexually active. Others choose a natural approach, even if it means dwindling sexual desire. 'I used to seek it out. Now I endure it', said one woman. But few talk about it. 'It's far more of a taboo than talking about death', said another woman. Fading libido can have a profound effect on relationships. 'I feel despair', said a 61 year-old husband. 'I have to accept that my sex life is more or less over' And another: 'I have never broached this with my wife, but to think I may never have sex again is very dangerous' Sue explores the lived, felt experience of what it means to be postmenopausal, and looks at how it affects relationships and changes lives.
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'The book is very easy reading. It's like having a chat with a friend who has been there and done that and doesn't mind showing you the T shirt. It's equally readable by men and women - in fact I was persuaded to read it by a man who said that he'd enjoyed it. Consider the book as an investment - it could well be the best treat your relationships have had in a long time.' --thebookbag.co.uk
At last, here s a book that tackles taboos around sexual changes, and the grief of saying goodbye to youth and fertility... Useful for preparing you for what s coming, or reassuring you if it s already happened. --Prima
At last, here s a book that tackles taboos around sexual changes, and the grief of saying goodbye to youth and fertility... Useful for preparing you for what s coming, or reassuring you if it s already happened. --Prima
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Sue Brayne is a published author, academic writer and researcher, workshop leader and psychotherapist. She is the author of The D-Word: Talking About Dying (Continuum, 2010).
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By James A
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As a psychotherapist and as a man in mid-life I am delighted and relieved to see that Sue Brayne is lifting the emotional lid off the issue of meanopause and the effect it can have on marital life. This book provides an important reference point for men and women to understand the impact of these fundamental biological and emotional changes in women and I believe that reading it could help those in troubled, long term heterosexual marriages. It normalizes and brings relief and identification with what for many women has been unspoken and even shameful. I highly recommend this book to both women and men! James Agar
By JH
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Both my husband and I found this book really helped in trying to understand what going through the menopause is actually like. Would definately recommend it for both men and women.
By Dea Le Bargy
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Bought this on a recommendation from The Big Issue ! It's okay but perhaps a bit scattered - felt like it was mixing up the menopause with sexism a bit. Would have enjoyed it more if it was more clearly delineated and explained. Useful bits though, I'm not sorry I bought it.
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