As you now know from Menopause – Is it the Beginning of the End?, menopause can be a very positive and exciting time in a woman’s life!
According to Dr Northrup, there are 7 critical keys that need to be “unlocked” for a woman to achieve her full pleasure potential. Please see Menopause and Pleasure: An Oxymoron? for a review of the first four keys.
This post will reveal the final 3 keys to a woman’s fulfillment…
The last 3 keys to pleasure involve:
5. Recognizing and Releasing Anger and Negativity
This is a process…there will probably be the opportunity to let go of negativity at least several times each day. As often and as soon as possible, get rid of (or change) what is making you feel bad and then move on.
This is because pleasure and negativity don’t mix and the turn-on gets turned off.
The more negativity you can give up (by getting to the bottom of your feelings and then releasing them), the more light can come in and the more joy you will be able to experience.
6. Committing to Regularly Exploring Your Body’s Pleasure Potential (sensuality and sexuality)
This means nurturing yourself on a regular basis, not just once in a while – to see yourself as a vibrantly, sexy, sensual and desirable woman every day of your life – you will be able to train your body to feel more pleasure than you’ve ever felt in the past – there’s no ceiling on the amount of pleasure you can enjoy!
For example, it’s no myth that women are multi-orgasmic. Having multiple orgasms is quite possible for any woman.
Furthermore, Dr Northrup mentions that there is evidence that many midlife women could balance their hormones naturally by employing these steps for greater enjoyment and health.
7. Living Your Life in a Way that Excites, Motivates and “Turns On” Others to Be at Their Best and Healthiest
When you start living your life as a totally alive, turned-on woman, you start having a positive effect on everyone else around you – similar to what happens when you’re in a good mood but much deeper and more powerful.
Finally, here is a 5 minute video with Dr Northrup summarizing all 7 keys to a woman’s pleasure.
With this, I have concluded the “pleasure” component of the menopause topic. I hope you have found this interesting, if not enjoyable!
What thoughts and/or questions come to your mind as you think about Dr Northrup’s 7 keys to pleasure? Has Dr Northrup made you think about menopause a bit differently than you had before?
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Menopause matters: experience, evidence and you (Evidently Cochrane)
No sex please, we’re menopausal! (Evidently Cochrane)
Photo Credit: McKay Savage
Reference: Northrup, M.D., Christiane (2008). The Secret Pleasures of Menopause. Hay House, USA.
Disclaimer: The content of this post is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
