Sex After Menopause? Yes, Please—Let’s Ditch These 4 Myths - Page 4

3. “You need to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT).” – NOT ALWAYS.

Per The Menopause Society, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common prescription treatment for relieving uncomfortable menopause symptoms, but relationship expert Nice recommends considering holistic alternatives before heading straight to the doctor’s office. 

One such approach is breathwork, a breathing technique that, according to Nice, can help ease post-menopausal disruptions naturally.

“Breathwork practice brings you right into the moment and allows your sexual energy in your pelvis to be released. Look into each other’s eyes and just breathe, and you will find you naturally start to synchronize your breath. You will find it will do this naturally. The aim for this is to just breathe with each other, allowing the connection to be felt and helping you relax your body. Allowing the connection, intimacy, and trust to come through.”

Meditation and eating a well-balanced diet may also help to fend off disruptive hormonal changes, Nice added.