An overlooked remedy during menopause

Research on a clinically important aspect of menopause self-care that is rarely addressed in health care.

Biology is a continuous process of responsiveness. All systems of the body, especially the brain, must have stimulation to thrive and maintain function. A research paper published in the respected journal Menopause brings attention to what is regrettably left out of menopause management and health care in general due to a prudish medical culture.

The authors conclude from their detailed study:

“Our findings suggest that self-pleasure is an important, but underused, self-help strategy for dealing with symptoms of menopause and, further, that nearly half of women in both earlier and later stages of menopause would be open to considering it. While managing menopause is something that necessitates a custom solution to each woman based on her unique health and needs, doctors and other health care providers should be cognizant of the valuable role that masturbation may play in symptom relief and communicate with their patients about the benefits of self-pleasure.”

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