Cut the caffeine
Caffeine-containing beverages stimulate production of the stress ormones that trigger hot flashes.
Limit your alcohol
Some women find alcohol is another hot flash trigger
Towel off.
Buy purse-size package of moist towels and carry them with you. They will take the edge off a hot flash. You may want to mop your brow when the heat is most intense. Or you may want to remove the perspiration after the flash is over.
Turn down the heat.
Heat in any form may trigger hot flashes. Turn your thermostat down, leave a window open, and avoid hot foods and beverages.
Stay sexy
Women going through menopause who continue to have intercourse on a regular basis have fewer or no hot flashes compared to women who have sporadic sex.
Do not share the sheets
You do not have to have separate bed to keep from disturbing your husband with on –again off-again nighttime sweats . Use separate blankets on the bed or get an electric blanket with dual controls. Then you can feel free to kick off the sheets when you need to cool down
Overcoming sexual problems
Lubricate your love
Vaginal dryness from lack of estrogen decreases interest in intercourse during menopause. A water-soluble lubricant such as lubifax, vegetable oils. Or break open a couple of capsules of Vitamine E and massage them on as lubricant.
Make talk
Talk to your partner, Some libido-boosting comes with heart to heart talks about needs and feelings
Take high adventure to the bedroom
Couples may want to try new positions in intercourse to find the most comfortable. Touching can be especially important at this time. Hugs and mutual massages for closeness are always advised
Do the Kegel
You can strengthen your anal, vaginal and urinary muscles with a special exercise called Kegel. Stringer muscles can help you relax and use these muscles with less pain and more pleasure during intercourse. They are also good for preventing urinary incontinence, a problem for some menopausal women. Here is how to do it.
Imagine you want to stop urine in midstream. Squeeze the muscles in your vaginal in your vaginal area firmly. Hold to the count of three, then relax. Practice with a rapid alternation between tightening and letting go.
