“Sex and menopause are totally appropriate subjects
for discussion in the healthcare setting, and solutions
to midlife sexual problems are out there for the taking”.1
Umbrella
What may the Sexual Health Help Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Counseling
- Psychosexual Therapy (PST)
- Sex Counseling/Therapy
- Sexual Advice
Services
What services may help with sexual health?
In How To Get Help With Your Sexual Health the (United Kingdom) Sexwise explain:

- General practices
- Contraception clinics
- Sexual health clinics
- Sexually transmitted infection testing clinics (genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics)
- Pharmacies
- Specialist sexual assault centres
Sexual health clinics are clinics that provide contraception and infection testing services”.2
Health Care Provider
What if I would like help with my sexual health?
If you would like help with your sexual health, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
In Sexual Health & Menopause Online the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) reassure:

In Sexual Health & Menopause Online: Talking To Your Healthcare Provider About Your Problem the NAMS also note:
There is absolutely no need to suffer (or let your relationship suffer) in silence”.4
The Mayo Clinic also encourage us to talk about sex explaining:
“Your health has a big impact on your sex life and vice versa. Don’t be embarrassed about discussing sex with your doctor. Your doctor can be a reliable source of information on sexual health. He or she can help you manage chronic conditions and medications that affect your sex life. Your doctor can help you understand how sexual activity may change throughout your life”.5
In Looking After Yourself: Sex & Relationships: What Can Affect Your Sex Life? Relationships the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health elaborate on:
Your partner may not know about menopausal symptoms or what you are going through.
You can ask them to read current information about menopause so they can support you through this time.
If you think these conversations may be difficult, you can:
- Visit your doctor with your partner and discuss your concerns together
- Visit a psychologist who specialises in couple’s therapy.
If you are experiencing menopausal symptoms or health issues that affect your daily life (including your sex life), it can have an impact on your relationship. It’s important to ask your partner for their understanding and support during this time”.6
Health Topics A-Z
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- BMS TV: Testosterone Explained
- Let’s Talk Low Libido [04 July 2023]
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and Sexual Health [+ Video Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network]
- Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
- Vaginal Laser Therapy for GSM/VVA: Where We Stand Now – A Review By the EUGA Working Group on Laser
- Women’s Sexual Health: Talking About Your Sexual Needs
- 10 Embarrassing Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
- BMS Statement on Testosterone
- BMS TV: Testosterone Explained
- BMS TV: Urogenital Atrophy
- British Association for Sexual Health and HIV
- Caredownthere.com.au
- Consumer Health: Treating Vaginal Dryness After Menopause
- Contraception Choices: Know All Your Options
- Contraception and the Menopause
- Essential Information: See Your Doctor If
- FAQs: Disorders of the Vulva: Common Causes of Vulvar Pain, Burning, and Itching
- FAQs: How To Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- FAQs: Intimate Partner Violence
- FAQs: Vulvovaginal Health
- FAQs: When Sex Is Painful
- FAQs: Your Sexual Health
- Five Things To Know About Sex In Later Life [Video]
- Hormonally Mediated Vestibulodynia
- How To Get Help With Your Sexual Health
- Information for Partners
- International Society for Sexual Medicine: Public
- International Society for Sexual Medicine: Sexual Health Topics
- International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases: Patient Handouts
- International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
- International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health: Find A Provider
- Later Years (Around 50 Years and Over): Menopause and Post Menopause Health – Sexual Wellbeing and Intimacy During and After Menopause [+ Video: Menopause Is the End of Your Sex Life]
- Let’s Talk Low Libido
- Loss of Libido
- Lubricant Alternatives: What To Use and What To Avoid
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Menopause and Sexual Health [+ Video]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing Vaginal Dryness
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Perimenopause Transitions and Concerns
- Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopause FAQs: Your Health After Menopause – Q. Ever since my periods stopped, my desire for sex has decreased. Is this normal?
- Menopause Map: Downloadable Resources – My Personal Path Print Tools: Questions for Your Health Care Provider
- Menopause Mindfulness: Embracing the Change of My Midlife
- Menopause Patient Information [Videos]: 2. Talking To Your GP About Menopause
- Menopause Preparedness Toolkit Video Series: Common Conditions Associated With Menopause and Midlife
- Menopause Ruining Your Sex Life?
- Menopause: Understanding the Changes and Finding Relief | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 256
- Mymenoplan.org [My Menoplan, United States]
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Herbs At A Glance
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center: Directory of Organizations
- Navigating Menopause Together: How Partners Can Help
- Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights and Solutions | Dr Susan Davis | The Proof Podcast EP 245
- Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health
- Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health: Guide To Sexual Health Providers
- Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health: New! Sexual Anatomy 101
- Patty Brisben Foundation for Women’s Sexual Health: Vulvovaginal Pain Log
- Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Checklist
- Prosayla.com [Supported By International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health]
- Pudendal Neuralgia
- Relate.org.uk [Relationship Support for Everyone, United Kingdom]
- STD Awareness Week [April 9-15, 2023, United States]
- Sex Talk: Tips for Better Conversations Around Sex & Sexuality
- Sex and Menopause: Treatment for Symptoms
- Sex and the Adult Female With Cancer [Topics]
- Sexual Difficulties In the Menopause
- Sexual Dysfunction Hits Some Women Harder Than Others As They Age
- Sexual Health for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
- Sexual Problems: Where Can I Go for Help and Advice? [United Kingdom]
- Sexual Wellbeing
- Sexually Transmitted Infections, All You Need To Know – Podcast
- Sexwise.org [Sex Wise, United Kingdom]
- Supporting A Loved One Through Menopause
- Testosterone Replacement In Menopause
- Testosterone Therapy In Women: Does It Boost Sex Drive?
- The Truth About Menopause Supplements | Dr Sarah Berry
- Therapy for the Effects of Menopause
- Tips To Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
- Types of Talking Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Urogenital Problems
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginal Dryness After Menopause: How To Treat It? I’m postmenopausal and often have vaginal dryness, which makes intercourse painful. Is there anything I can do about it?
- Vaginal Dryness Alternative Treatments
- Vaginal Dryness: What To Do About It
- Vaginal Laser Therapy for GSM/VVA: Where We Stand Now – A Review By the EUGA Working Group on Laser
- Vaginal Oestrogen
- Video Series-2022: Discussing Sexual Health Concerns With Your Health Care Professional
- Video Series-2022: Perimenopause, Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
- Videos and Podcasts: Videos – Interviews: Is Testosterone the Answer To Low Libido?
- Vulval and Vaginal Conditions
- Well-Woman Exams: Who Needs Them and What To Expect
- What Does A Sex Therapist Do?
- What Everyone Should Know About Menopause Symptoms
- What Is Menopause?
- What Is Menopause? [+ Video]
- What Is Normal Sex?
- Webinars: Previous – Pay Attention on Your Way In! The Vulva Is An Important Organ Too
- When Sex Hurts – Podcast [Vaginismus and Vulvodynia]
- Where To Get Help
- Women’s Health Week: Private Lives
- Women’s Sexual Health: Talking About Your Sexual Needs
- Your Sex Life and the Waves of Change
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
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- Sexual Health & Menopause Online. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online Accessed: 26 September 2023
- How To Get Help With Your Sexual Health. Information Last Updated: January 2021. Sexwise https://www.sexwise.org.uk/where-to-get-help/how-get-help-your-sexual-health Accessed: 26 September 2023
- Sexual Health & Menopause Online. North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online Accessed: 26 September 2023
- Sexual Health & Menopause Online: Talking To Your Health Care Provider About Your Problem. North America Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online/effective-treatments-for-sexual-problems/talking-to-your-healthcare-provider-about-your-problem Accessed: 26 September 2023
- Have Questions About Sex? Ask Your Doctor. 01 October 2020. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/sexual-health/in-depth/art-20048805 Accessed: 26 September 2023
- Looking After Yourself: Sex & Relationships: What Can Affect Your Sex Life? Relationships Last Updated: 04 September 2023 | Last Reviewed: 19 August 2022. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/looking-after-yourself Accessed: 26 September 2023