The Effects Of Menopause On Children

The message of the cartoon that I have chosen is that once people reach a certain age that sex is no longer part of their lives, it becomes non existent. The cartoon also eludes that the woman in the cartoon is the one most frustrated by the lack of sex in their relationship, and that the man has a very surprised look on his face however his body language suggests a very nonchalant demeanor.

Unfortunately, this cartoon accurately depicts what it is often depicted by mainstream media outlets about the sex lives of elderly people. Although the cartoon probably does hold merit in some relationships, it certainly is not an accurate depiction of the majority. To believe that elderly couples are not engaging in sexually intimate relationships

Menopause can have some very serious and impacting effects on a woman 's physical ability to have an enjoyable sexual experience. Although the completion of menopause means that a woman is no longer able to become pregnant which can reduce some of the stress associated with contraception, a host of other issues can arise, such as vaginal dryness. A woman’s ability to self lubricate when aroused can diminish, causing a very painful and unpleasant experience to occur. Additionally, some women may experience difficulty with sexual arousal, the inability to climax, as well as not find sex pleasurable all together (Persaud,

According to Dr. Lindau "Someone with arthritis in the hips or knees, for example, could experience difficulty with certain positions in intercourse. In men, having either high blood pressure or diabetes can contribute to erectile dysfunction. Women with diabetes may have diminished orgasm, leading some to engage in sexual activity less often. Other conditions such as heart disease and cancer can also interfere with sexual functioning." (Persaud, 2015). Furthermore, any other preexisting health concerns a person may have usually ends up with them being prescribed some sort of medication to help mitigate the effects of the health concern. More often than not the side effects of the medication that was prescribed can have a negative impact on the patient’s sexual health (Persaud, 2015). Obviously the above physical effects of aging greatly affect the ability to enjoy an active sexual lifestyle, but perhaps most importantly the physical effects can greatly impact the psyche of the person being affected by the above physical effects of aging. The mind 's control of the body can not be underestimated, and if the person’s self worth or confidence is compromised they will struggle with their performance in the