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I am Dr. Barb DePree, M.D., a women’s health provider for more than 20 years, and a menopause care specialist for the past four. In my practice, I see women of my own generation, women who are more independent, educated, and assertive about their health than any generation before.
But you know what? Most of us are still reluctant to talk with our doctors about our sexual experiences.
And, as a doctor, I know that few medical practitioners receive the training they would need to help women — particularly those in menopause — with their sexuality.
But our generation is going through a big change. Sexual desire and function decrease with age in both sexes, and more markedly for women. Natural aging and hormonal changes slow down our sexual response, leaving some of us feeling we’ve lost of a vital part of lives and relationships.
Misinformation about these normal changes, along with a lot of mystery about what is ‘expected’ sexual behavior at our age, can interfere with a couple’s ability to maintain a fulfilling sexual relationship.
So we have a puzzle. We want our sexual well-being, but we don’t know how, when, or who to ask for help. And the advice we go looking for often leads us into places we find uncomfortable, or may misguide us entirely.
I’m launching MiddlesexMD, essentially to share practice-tested, clinically sound information with women my age. We’re preparing information and guides for working with your partner and caregivers. And we’ll offer products that help us work with the physical changes we are experiencing. Together, it’s a recipe for good sex at menopause and beyond.
I want this site to be a tasteful and comfortable environment where we can understand and explore, and perhaps even share tips for our optimal sexual health and pleasure.
MiddlesexMD receives its funding from private investors, many of whom are women who are over 40. Our team of medical colleagues, business women, writers and researchers, are dedicated to the idea of sexuality for life.
Won’t you join us?
Dr. Barb
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You are absolutely right! I have talked with women from all ages and backgrounds about their “feminine” issues. And time and time again, it is clear that they are not comfortable talking about these intimate concerns with even their gyns.
I appreciate your voice and your work. We all need to be reminded that it is okay to seek answers and solutions!
Thank you.
I found your website while recovering from a tah with bso with some lymph node dissection (atypical/hyperplasia) which was done on 11/14/2011. My recovery has been coming along well. I am 51, no children, married for 21 years. This website has really been helpful in helping me to understand what products were available, how to use them and discusses subjects that are not always easy to discuss. I am going to pass this website along to others. I am looking forward to resuming my normal activities soon. Also a big believer in yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. Wonderful website.
Thank you Mary. I’m glad you have found the site helpful, that’s what we are about!
Grandmas are sexy, too! This is great stuff! I’m so glad I found you. I will spread the word to the GaGa Sisterhood, where we inspire each other to continue growing and evolving along with our children and grandchildren so we can have lifelong relationships with them.
And in order to do that, we first need to feel whole and complete within ourselves. I think your information goes a long way in contributing to our sense of wellness.
Thank you!
Thanks for visiting, Donne. And for your kind comments. And welcome to the GaGas!
I love your blog, I will definitely continue to read. I will be adding it to my blogroll. Thank you so much for sharing information. It is desperately needed.
What you’re doing here is wonderful, thank you. I love the Female Anatomy 101 post, which I blogged about. (See my comment there.) I’m happy that I know about your blog, and I’m enjoying your tweets!
Joan Price
Author of Better Than I Ever Expected: Straight Talk about Sex After Sixty
Join us — we’re talking about ageless sexuality at
http://www.betterthanieverexpected.blogspot.com
What a great idea! I will recommend your website to my patients (I’m a psychiatrist – this issue comes up frequently!)
Dan,
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I’m not surprised that you hear about this a lot — at least half of women at this age experience some challenges or changes in their sexuality. We would love to partner with caregiving professions to help women understand this time, these changes, and that they have options that will help them continue to enjoy a healthy sex life.
Dr. Barb
Very important to our health. Thank you.
This is a fabulous idea and seems timely to my life. I look forward to reading more.
Not an easy subject to tackle… handled beautifully. Thank you for opening the door.
Thank you, THANK you for this website. I’ve been recommending products and accessories to my doctors to pass on to other women. I’ll be recommending this site to all my friends who are beginning to go through the peri stages and beyond.
I’m happy to see MiddlesexMD up and running! Best wishes to you and your cohorts in this terrific endeavor!