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September 2011

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CONFIDENTIALBedroom Local experts reveal the naked truth on how you can boost your confidence, have more fun and create a healthier sex life today By Meagan Parrish How often do you have sex? It can be an enticing question to pose when trying to gauge the vitality of your sex life. But whether you're satisfied with how often you roll in the sheets or feel a little sheepish about how long it's been, area experts say the better question is: How often do you have good sex? Now this is where memories might start to get hazy. The good news is there are plenty of easy ways to make your sex life feel like it's sizzling (rather than fizzling), no matter where you're at in life. That's right, sex can be good. Even after kids. Even after decades in the same ol' relationship. And even after menopause. It's a common misconception that as women age, and careers and families blossom, their drive for sex gets trampled by the commotion of busy lives or shifts in hormone levels. The truth is that despite demanding schedules and bodily changes, your libido hasn't disappeared altogether. Marta Staple, nurse practitioner at Meriter's WomenCare Clinic, says this is precisely the myth she often has to dispel. "[Many women] come in and say their libido is low and that they want to have their hormones checked," she explains. "But it's al- most never the case that [a diminished desire for sex is solely being caused by] hormones." The real key to unlocking your libido, even when you think you're not in the mood? (Hint: It's not just about what's going on below the waist.) Staple and other area experts recommend creating a healthy sex life that fits your needs through a holistic approach— improving overall health, strengthening your mind/body connec- tion, boosting communication with your partner and emphasizing the quality (not quantity) of sex in your life. They offer 11 simple tips to help you get your groove back. 58 BRAVA Magazine September 2011

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