By: Samy Czeck & Kelly McGuire Sexuality and Age By: Samy Czeck & Kelly McGuire

Sexuality from 19-45 Very sexually active age group Different forms of birth control used Masturbation may be used to express sexuality Use reproductive strategies and behaviors to attract mate Women most commonly give birth during this stage Women start to see changes in menstrual cycle in their thirties

Menopause Affects women 45-56 Quick hormonal change later in life Due to less estrogen and progesterone being produced Various symptoms: Hot flashes Mood swings Night sweats Muscle/joint pain Urinary weakness Weight gain Vaginal Dryness Hair growth Loss of bone density

Menopause on a Global Scale Affects all women differently Culture affects women’s menopause experience Different symptoms, different views India views menopause as womanly freedom Mayan women = “birthing slaves” until menopause; menopause is also freedom UK/Americans fear it because it’s the “end of their prime”

Social Stigma Menopause Western culture despises menopause Makes women feel worse about themselves “Burden” to men/husbands End of a woman’s “prime” Western culture emphasizes youth Makeup that hides wrinkles Dying hair Wax new facial hair

Menopause Stigma Not a sign of old age Fear of loss sex drive Life expectancy continues to grow Not an illness Misconceived as an unhealthy affliction Natural phase of changing hormones Fear of loss sex drive Less lubrication & desire Ways around it Support during symptoms Support groups Fear of loss sex drive Less lubrication & desire Often treated with Counselling diet/exercise Antidepressants Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Many forms

Andropause Gradual process 45-70 Still produces FSH & LH Hormones don’t stop being produced Still produces FSH & LH Testicles respond less Decreased sperm count Erection: Take longer Shorter duration Softer Shrinkage of penis Osteoporosis (less severe) Voice raises

Social Stigma of Andropause Silver fox Comparable? decreased count 1% each year after 30 Andro(man) pause(stop) Manhood over? Support groups

Social Controversy of andropause Is it actually real? Doctors debate on whether it’s an actual problem Occurs slower than menopause, so can’t be called “male menopause” Media portrays both sides, mainly trying to increase Do they really have something to complain about? Real; but not as much of a problem “Uncomfortable” Not exactly normal; not all men go through this

Positives Leads to new hobbies No more children for women Save money from sanitary products Uterine fibroids shrink Many women “take stock” and realize what else they want to do A time to focus on self Still have labido Everyone will go through it so it’s nothing to be ashamed of

Comparing Andropause and Menopause in the media https://youtu.be/4I4xBCq_cpw https://youtu.be/VehFBDza7KI

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