The power of the mind/body/spirit connection in reducing dryness during menopause:
Did you know that visualizing and exploring the images that appear, can actually help in reducing dryness? A group of women were comparing notes….several women were sharing about how they felt great about this time of life. They said, this time is richer, more meaningful. They visualized their vaginas as pink, moist, ready to receive the good in this time of life. They were full of excitement taking more time for themselves. They felt and were healthy, and so were their images, and their sex lives. They desired the connection to their bodies. The others listened, asked questions, and as they practiced visualizing, became good at exploring the images. Suddenly their sex lives improved. They danced with ideas and fantasies. They played with Aloe Cadabra as they realized the incredible scents available to their fantasies…which one today?
In the media we are constantly faced with ads that say “take this or take that pill” to help with bone health as we age. Do we hear about exercising, diet, or ways to “keep the juices flowing” to help the body remain fluid and in good working order? Do we celebrate the deepening of love and sexual expression in the elder years? After all, many of us have had wonderful years of good sexual experience, and we continue to do so. We are human beings who need tender touch. We have needs, are sensual, and yes, sexual. This is in fact a normal, and can be delightful part of lives in the elder years. In travels to Eastern cultures, we witness a celebration and an honoring of elder love with natural sexual expression. In the literature, it is suggested that in order to keep the organs in our body functioning in a healthy way, the juices must keep flowing….as in exercising the sexual organs to stay lubricated, and healthy.
Two women were having a conversation about menopause. One woman was celebrating her 50th birthday, the other was 60. The 50 year old has tears when she said that life was over at 50, she was shriveling up. The other said that 60 was an incredible time to create, discover, and play. These two women had very different reactions to aging. They went on to talk about sex, and sexual expression. The 60 year old was obviously passionate about her new adventures in love making, with herself and with her partner. She experiments with several lubricants that keep her “juices flowing and the fun happening.” She plays with Aloe Cadabra and the three scents, which she calls “flavors.” Those are Natural Aloe, French Lavender and Tahitian Vanilla. She felt deeper within herself, who she has become, and how she expresses herself. She is having FUN. The 50 year old listened, and perhaps soon will begin a great and wonderful journey at 50. This conversation would not be complete without luscious desserts and good wine.
At 50 and going through menopause, a friend shared that she was floated in a hot tub filled with gorgeous flowers. Her friends sang to her as she was floating amongst the scents of the many flowers. What a juicy way to celebrate the next phase of life.