Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Expert Nicely defined muscles hint at strength and endurance and a healthy lifestyle. Some of us even work hard to build them. There’s one set of muscles that can not only help with the bladder control that eludes many of us older women, but also lead to stronger orgasms… Continue reading Weightlifting For Your Pelvic Floor
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Navigating Midlife Love
Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert “Midlife: when the Universe grabs your shoulders and tells you “I’m not f-ing around, use the gifts you were given.”- Brene Brown I don’t know about you, but I love seeing old people in love. The way they hold hands toddling down the street. The way… Continue reading Navigating Midlife Love
These Can Be the Golden Years
Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert Sex after menopause can be challenging. My work life–both in my practice and through MiddlesexMD, the company I founded–is dedicated to addressing those challenges. I spend a lot of every day talking about topics like dry vaginal tissue, pain with intercourse, and loss of libido. But… Continue reading These Can Be the Golden Years
It’s Time For A Romantic Getaway
Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert We’ve made it through the holidays. We’re either well on our way with New Year’s resolutions or we’ve gotten realistic. And Valentine’s Day is right around the corner; if you’re like me, it sneaks up on you without quite enough planning! For the sake of your… Continue reading It’s Time For A Romantic Getaway
Add Relationships to Your Resolutions
Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert Here we are in a fresh new month, full of promise and possibilities. There’s something about this unblemished new year. I’ve always loved this moment when one year ends and the next begins. Resolutions, however? Not so good. Far be it from me to diminish the… Continue reading Add Relationships to Your Resolutions
“THE CHANGE” IS LASTING
Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert Between my menopause care practice and my website (MiddlesexMD.com), I talk to a lot of women who are experiencing the physical changes of menopause. One email I received a few weeks ago posed a poignant question: “Will sex be painful for the rest of my life?”… Continue reading “THE CHANGE” IS LASTING
GETTING YOUR GROVE BACK AFTER A ‘DRY SPELL’
Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert There are many reasons that women may go months, or even years, without engaging in any kind of sexual activity. She may be without a partner. Or she may be in a relationship where the sizzle has fizzled-her husband or partner is more like a roommate than… Continue reading GETTING YOUR GROVE BACK AFTER A ‘DRY SPELL’
Who’s Using Vibrators: Survey Results
Contributed by Dr. Barb Depree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert The times they are a-changin’. At least that’s what I think we’re seeing with the results of a survey we at MiddlesexMD conducted. We asked readers of our website and newsletter to respond to several questions about whether and how they use vibrators. Granted, our sample size is small… Continue reading Who’s Using Vibrators: Survey Results
What Obesity Can Mean to Sexual Health
Contributed by Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert First, let’s get the lay of the land, even though it’s probably all review to you. To identify whether you are overweight, the best (although not perfect) determinate is your Body Mass Index (BMI). It’s a simple calculation of your weight-to-height ratio, and it’s a more… Continue reading What Obesity Can Mean to Sexual Health
Six Tips for Using Your Lube
Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert When it comes to sex, friction is bad; lubrication is good. Nicely lubricated surfaces not only protect delicate vaginal tissue, but revitalize the sexual experience. That’s why I talk a lot about personal lubricants, both in my menopause care practice and at MiddlesexMD. Sexual lubricant is… Continue reading Six Tips for Using Your Lube