[11-Part Series | Chapter 02] What Changes in a Woman’s Body in Her 40s? — Menopause, Desire, Body and Mind

In your 40s, the word “menopause” can begin to feel more personal.

You may wonder, “Do hormonal changes make me want men more?” Or the opposite: “Will those feelings disappear as menopause approaches?”

It is not that simple. Hormonal changes can alter bodily sensations. Some women experience dryness, discomfort during sex, or changes in sexual response.

But “being in your 40s means desire becomes stronger” is no more universally true than “menopause means desire must fade.”

There are individual differences. Yesterday and today can feel different. Some nights you are exhausted by work. Some nights you want to think about nothing. On other nights, your body and mind may suddenly feel unusually free.

And in your 40s, it is not only the body that has changed. Life itself has changed. At OPUS, we think that may matter just as much.