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Study: Orgasms may help alleviate menopause symptoms

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Regular orgasms are suggested as a self-care method for managing menopause symptoms.
  • Sexual pleasure is increasingly recognized for its role in overall well-being during menopause.
  • Experts emphasize the need for more open discussion about sexual health as part of a holistic approach to well-being.

As menopause becomes a focal point for women's self-care, new suggestions are emerging for managing its often disruptive symptoms. Beyond traditional advice on supplements, exercise, and hormone balance, regular orgasms are being highlighted as a potential method for alleviating discomfort.

Many women seek ways to improve their well-being as they navigate symptoms like sleep disturbances, mood swings, and fatigue associated with menopause. While a wide range of self-care strategies are discussed online and in wellness circles, the role of sexual pleasure is gaining attention.

Sexologist Pia Jonason points out the importance of addressing sexual health openly. "We talk too little about sexual health as part of well-being," she notes, suggesting that sexual pleasure, including that derived from orgasms, can significantly reduce menopausal complaints. This perspective encourages a broader understanding of health that integrates sexual well-being into overall self-care practices.

We talk too little about sexual health as part of well-being

— Pia JonasonA sexologist commenting on the need to discuss sexual health more openly as part of overall well-being, particularly in the context of managing menopause symptoms.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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