Your Sexuality at Midlife

Regardless of why your sexual desire is lacking, it's important that you talk to your health care provider both to rule out medical conditions that can affect desire and to discuss options. When you make your appointment, tell the scheduler what it's about and ask if your provider or someone else in the office is comfortable talking about these issues. If not, or if you're uncomfortable bringing up sex with your health care provider, consider finding a new one or seeing a professional specially trained in women's sexual issues. Hopefully, you'll soon be answering the question at the beginning of this article with a big grin and a thumbs-up.