Entries by Christina

Sex and Ageing in Women

When a woman experiences menopause her body does not respond as it once did. The effects of menopause are complex. The hormones are affected, for instance lowering oestrogen levels which reduce vaginal lubrication). It marks the end of fertility; it can lead to depression and there are societal attitudes that may reinforce older women to […]

Intimate Communication

In a world dominated by messages about entitled happiness and freedom of choice, we can mistakenly consider that relationships, like our clothes or furniture, are interchangeable and disposable, if and when they do not meet our needs. Instead of noting the potential for our significant others to teach us how to love more, we may walk […]