A fear of intimacy can be much more than just an emotional barrier. In many cases, intimacy issues are caused by physical changes.
After menopause, it is estimated up to half of women report painful sexual intercourse because of vaginal dryness, burning and itching. MonaLisa Touch is a virtually painless and minimally invasive treatment for intimacy issues offered at Mona Lisa Partners.
Imagine a candlelight dinner, a movie and a night away from the stresses of the world leads to the bedroom. This may sound like a wonderful evening for many couples, but for some couples the bedroom is where the intimacy ends. Unfortunately, intimacy issues caused by vaginal changes and painful intercourse are quite common after menopause. Intercourse can become less than pleasant in older adults because of the worry and stress caused by estrogen changes in the female partner.
A diminished estrogen level causes the vaginal tissue to become drier and thinner which leads to a lack of moisture during intercourse. This lack of moisture can cause pain and some minor tearing or bleeding. After a couple experiences painful intercourse, they often develop a fear of intimacy. The woman is worried it will happen again and the man is concerned he will cause discomfort to his partner.
A national speaker on sexual health and dysfunction and a team member at Mona Lisa Partners, Dr. It is important patients discuss any sexual symptoms they may suffer so therapeutic options can be discussed. Intimacy is a very important aspect of a relationship and when there are issues in the bedroom, they can result in relationship discord and other issues outside the bedroom. MonaLisa Touch is a relatively new treatment for intimacy issues that is gaining popularity around the world.
