A gynaecologist, Dr. Prosper Igboeli, on Thursday advised women in their menopause to be sexually active in order to avoid shrinking of the vagina.
Igboeli, the Managing Director of a Fertility and IVF Centre, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that active sexual intercourse during menopause was desirable for healthy living.
He said: “Menopause does not mean they should stop sexual intercourse.
“Women at this period need to be sexually active in order to avoid shrinking of the vagina.”
The doctor described menopause as an event that ends a woman’s reproductive circle, in terms of menstruation.
He also urged women to be more positive in their thinking about menopause and to entertain no fear in attaining the age.
Igboeli said: “The more positive women are about menopause, the less it affects them.”
He advised such women to use lubricants before having sex, in order to prevent tear and painful intercourse.
He said: “The use of lubricant is advisable to lubricate the vaginal passage because estrogens that lubricate the vagina will no longer be present and it will also prevent tear and painful sexual intercourse.
“The tissues, if not well lubricated during intercourse, will be aggressive, so lubrication oil can be used on the vagina.”
Igboeli then advised that couples should cultivate the habit of talking, hugging, kissing and caressing before the actual sex.
He also advised them to engage in exercises, eat less beef and avoid alcohol, coffee and cigarettes.
“Women at the age of menopause should engage in exercises to revive loss of bone and increase intake of soya and other vitamins like Vitamin D,” he said.
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