Bob Berkowitz and Susan Yager-Berkowitz

More than two thirds of women between the ages of 50 – 70 have suffered from symptoms that affected their ability to be intimate with their partners, and the majority of those women say they never anticipated physical changes would occur, according to a newly released "Sex, Menopause & Relationships" survey, sponsored by Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and conducted by Harris Interactive.

The survey also revealed the menopause-induced sexual issues women in that age group, and in partnered heterosexual relations, were most likely to face. Of those who reported experiencing physical problems that diminished sexual frequency and enjoyment, 72 percent said that they suffered from vaginal dryness, 70 percent from low libido, and 34 percent from pain with sex. Read more…

When we began to research and write our new book: "He's Just Not Up for It Anymore," we didn't really think that we would end up with many solutions. After all, if getting passion back into a marriage was as simple as opening a bottle of champagne and taking a bubble bath together, there wouldn't be 20 million couples who were in marriages devoid of intimacy. That's not to suggest that doing something unusual, like going away for a weekend, or even out for a romantic evening alone, might not jump-start some passion. A sexy camisole and high heels just might do the trick, if there is still love, respect and friendship and you're both just a little bit bored. Read more…