Get ready to embrace the positives of aging and menopause with Dr. Cynthia Graham at the This Girl is on Fire Menopause Online event, happening January 25-26, 2025! As a senior scientist and gender studies professor, Dr. Graham dives into under-researched topics like women’s sexuality, masturbation, orgasm quality, and the role of sex toys in enhancing sexual health for older adults. Her findings challenge stereotypes, revealing that many women experience improved orgasm quality and view menopause as an opportunity for new sexual experiences. This empowering event promises to educate attendees on these vital topics, equipping them to better assist clients and improve their own sexual health journeys.
Highlights
Event: “This Girl is on Fire Menopause Online” on January 25-26, 2025.
Expert: Dr. Cynthia Graham, senior scientist and gender studies professor.
Research Focus: Women’s sexuality, masturbation, orgasm quality, and sexual health in older adults.
Under-Researched Topics: Exploring the impact of aging on sexual pleasure and orgasm experiences.
Positive Findings: Some women report improved quality of orgasms with age.
Sex Toys: Can enhance sexual experiences and address issues related to menopause.
Positive Aging: Many older women adapt well to changes, defying negative stereotypes about menopause.
Key Insights on menopause and aging
Women’s Sexuality: Dr. Graham emphasizes the importance of understanding women’s sexuality throughout aging, highlighting that there is a spectrum of experiences that can change positively or negatively.
Research Gaps: There is a need for more research on topics like masturbation and orgasm in older women, which can help inform better sexual health practices.
Masturbation Benefits: The data suggests that masturbation can enhance sexual pleasure and satisfaction, providing benefits even during menopause.
Variability in Experiences: The variability in women’s reports of orgasm quality over time suggests that individual experiences are influenced by a variety of factors, including relationship status.
Educational Value: The upcoming event aims to educate attendees on sexual health, empowering them to better assist clients and improve their own experiences.
Positive Perspectives: Many women view aging and menopause as opportunities for new sexual experiences rather than a decline in sexuality.
Solo Sex: The acceptance and promotion of solo sex as a valid form of sexual expression can enhance well-being and health in older adults.
Dr. Cynthia Graham on Menopause and Aging
Can you tell us a little bit about what you're going to be talking about?
I'm going to be focusing on menopause and sexuality. One of the areas I will be talking about, because we have some really interesting data on, is masturbation and how women use masturbation. We will talk about how that fits into their relationship, if they're in a relationship, and how it affects their sexual pleasure and satisfaction as well.
The other really interesting topic I'll be talking about is orgasm and how that might change over the lifespan. And with aging, we really know very little about that. As a little preview, I will say that there's a lot of variability.
“There are positive aspects to aging and we just don’t hear that enough.”
If you have like a takeaway or a tip for our audience what would that be?
The old stereotype with menopause is that it's a time of asexuality. Some people decide that they don't want to be sexually active, but many do not. Even if they're not in a relationship solo sex is something that can be really pleasurable and beneficial to health. I think the takeaway is there are positive aspects to aging and we just don't hear that enough.
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