I used to have wonderful vaginal orgasms. Why did they stop – and how can I get them back? | Life and style

I am a woman in my 50 years and have been with my husband for decades. We have always had a wonderful sex life and I was able to cultivate vaginal very easily, often without clitoral stimulation. During an eventful period for the family A few years ago, my libido and my capacity for the peak have disappeared, Although they finally returned. A few months ago, I had a health crisis, which slightly altered my COOrdination on one side. Although I have recovered very well, I again feel a loss of libido and sexual sensation.

We continue to have sex regularly and I appreciate intimacy. I can reach the peak With clitoral stimulation, but it takes a long time and can be almost physically painful. I really miss vaginal orgasms and the release they brought. Although I am of perimenopausic age, I have no obvious symptoms and a The hormonal test has returned normal.

I felt very emotionally vulnerable and frustrated during my convalescenceSO I wonder if stress is the problem. My self -esteem was Assigned by my physical handicap, but my friendly husband and patient always makes me feel desired.

Stress is known to affect a person’s sexuality at various stages, including desire, orgasmic capacity and physical excitement. Fatigue and pain can also be culprits, as are many types of diseases or physical conditions. Psychological problems or mood disorders such as depression and anxiety can also affect a person’s ability to feel pleasure in sex, to interrupt the process of realization and even to lead to sexual disorders.

The health problems you encountered could have assigned your capacity to orgasm as you did, so it is worth asking a doctor to check the factors such as nerve lesions – and help you understand the possible side effects of all the drugs you may take. I can understand your sadness and your sense of loss not to be able to discover your favorite type of climax, but if you can find and answer the specific reason, this may become possible.

Since the clitoris is the most important pleasure center in most women of women – and that “vaginal orgasms” tend to occur when positioning allows an optimal clitory connection – it is worth trying different positions to engage your clitoris for a maximum effect. But first, prioritize the search for tools to manage your stress and start implementing them.

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