Dear Jacqui:
I've just celebrated my 45th birthday. I have two great kids, a boss that's very demanding, parents that need attention and a hundred other things going on in my life. When I finally get to enjoy some private time with my husband my body has been playing tricks on me. On a number of occasions I didn't have a normal response during arousal, I was bone dry. I had my check up just a couple of months ago and everything was fine. I know I'm too young for menopause, so I'm a little bewildered.
Alice

Dear Alice:
The cause for occasional sexual dysfunction is most often stress. 95% of all sexually active women have or will experience these embarrassing symptoms at one time or another in their lives.

Here's why. During the arousal stage the brain sends a signal to the vaginal walls and to the little glands (Bartholin glands) located in the vagina to release moisture. If a woman is under stress the signal often misfires and is unable to deliver its message. In plain English it's called "my head wasn't there." Consequently, no signal no moisture.

Just give yourself a little time to relax before engaging in intimacy. A little relaxation over a glass of wine, some wonderful music, a body rub with a fragrant oil will help to get your thoughts focused back to private times rather than public pressures. For a little extra insurance keep a bottle of Intimate Moisture nearby, just a couple of drops before makes the start of intimacy easier and gives you the confidence that everything will be ok.

Jacqui




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	"I didn't have a normal response, during arousal." Dear Jacqui: I've just celebrated my 45th birthday. I have two great kids, a boss that's very demanding, parents that need attention and a hundred other things going on in my life. When I finally get to enjoy some private time with my husband my body has been playing tricks on me. On a number of occasions I didn't have a normal response during arousal, I was bone dry. I had my check up just a couple of months ago and everything was fine. I know I'm too young for menopause, so I'm a little bewildered. Alice Dear Alice: The cause for occasional sexual dysfunction is most often stress. 95% of all sexually active women have or will experience these embarrassing symptoms at one time or another in their lives. Here's why. During the arousal stage the brain sends a signal to the vaginal walls and to the little glands (Bartholin glands) located in the vagina to release moisture. If a woman is under stress the signal often misfires and is unable to deliver its message. In plain English it's called "my head wasn't there." Consequently, no signal no moisture. Just give yourself a little time to relax before engaging in intimacy. A little relaxation over a glass of wine, some wonderful music, a body rub with a fragrant oil will help to get your thoughts focused back to private times rather than public pressures. For a little extra insurance keep a bottle of Intimate Moisture nearby, just a couple of drops before makes the start of intimacy easier and gives you the confidence that everything will be ok. Jacqui Copyright 2001 Brandwynne Corporation. All rights reserved.

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