Ways To Help Your Mate At Male Menopause

OK, ladies, listen up. You think your hubby is pretty special, right? Granted, he's no angel and has his flaws just like anybody else. So do you, in fact, and you guys make a pretty good team. Look at all you've been through: kids and in-laws and emergencies and Christmases and all kinds of drama. And after all these years you look up and there he is, with those eyes that were the first thing you ever noticed about him, and his crooked smile.

Well, anyway, you guys have been together a lot. He saw you through how many pregnancies? On that basis alone he deserves a medal. You know, soon he's going to be going through some biological minefields of his own, and you can help him, even if he doesn't know you are helping. Let's talk about the care and feeding of an andropause male. That sounds much better than menopause, doesn't it? A rapidly shrinking minority of medical professionals doesn't believe there is such a thing; yeah, tell that to my fibromyalgia.

Female menopause is a much more easily observed phenomena, but if menopause is defined as the gradual decline of gender-specific hormones in a human body, then, bingo, we have andropause, because that is exactly what it is. Somewhere around forty years old, in some cases younger, the male hormones begin to gradually diminish. Men may begin to notice thinning hair, less endurance, weight gain, sleep disturbances, not all at once, but gradually. It is usually the first time a guy has problems getting and maintaining an erection that this new phase of life introduces itself.

That first time is brushed off with he was too tired, or stressed, or whatever; all males have that problem at one time or the other. But this erectile problem thingy starts popping up more and more until that tried and true loving scenario that never fails, fails. And then, sister, you and your man have some talking to do.

But do it gently, very gently. This great big guy who has faced down big trouble and danger galore is now a sad, frightened little guy who needs someone to tell him it's alright.

And that would be you. Remember all the times he comforted you because you felt you were too fat, too ugly, too pregnant, too old…you get my drift. There is no one more qualified to explain to that man that everything really will be alright.

It's time for a lot of hugging and holding, of embracing sexual changes when they come, and both of you learning that love and intimacy can make the both of you feel better. Now is the time for being patient, reducing stress on him, and doing your best to see to his physical and emotional health. More antioxidants like C and E should be stepped up, and in fruit and vegetables, with their healthy fiber. Read up on ginseng, yohimbe, ginko, and other herbs that are being found to help with men's health.

You guys are proud of everything you've been through together. Here's one more thing to go through as a couple and be proud of mastering, together.

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