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What's
Male Menopause Anyway?
So what's male menopause anyway?
And does it really exist? All of us have heard of female menopause, but
MALE menopause? Naah…
Well, surprisingly for many, there
is now evidence that male menopause does officially exist. While there
was cause for debate earlier, we now have scientific proof. In fact, it
even has a scientific term, making it all horribly real.
Male menopause, viropause or andropause
if you prefer the scientific terminology, is a condition that occurs in
men between the ages of 40 and 55. It essentially comprises of chemical
and hormonal changes in men, and yes, it does affect their sexuality. There
are always exceptions and some men may not experience male menopause until
they're in their late sixties, while other may experience it in their thirties!
Scary, isn't it?
Now it's time for some good news.
While men feel that this signifies the beginning of the end, nothing could
be further from the truth. Male menopause in fact could very well be the
beginning of the beginning!
Think about it. The initial years
of a man's life are filled with struggle as he strives to achieve his goals
and career aspirations. As he grows older and has realized some of his
dreams, he feels more or less settled in life. He's been there, seen it
all, and done it all. So now what? Now men are faced with what is called
a mid-life crisis.
Some of the symptoms
include:
Their wives either don't want to
have sex as often as they did, or they stop finding their wives as attractive
as they used to.
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They lose some of their hair, and start
perceiving themselves as less attractive.
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While they still carry on with a particular
sport, they notice a deterioration in their game.
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Their sex drives fall, and their erections
are not as frequent, nor do they last as long.
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Where's all that energy gone? Suddenly
they start dropping off to sleep immediately after dinner.
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They've got that tyre of spare flesh
around their belly.
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Realization dawns. They are now, finally
and irreversibly, grown-up and 'mature'. Ugh!
So what does the 'mature' man do? He
starts looking outside for attention. He may even have the occasional extra-marital affair. A new haircut, a sudden renewed interest in the gym, a new wardrobe, and perhaps, a new sports car. Red, of course.
Is there any treatment
for this?
Fear not guys, help is at hand. While
there are no treatments since male menopause is not an illness - it's just
a state of mind, there are, however, certain tips to help you cope. So
take a print out and save this page - you never know when you'll need it.
And if you start following the advice right now, who knows, you just might
skip male menopause totally!
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Sex is not a personal challenge. Don't
get pressurized into performing. Just enjoy it for what it is, and for
however far you can go. It's okay if you don't hit the spot every time.
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Do you have a hobby? Cultivate one.
It will help bring inner peace when you most need it.
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Ease out of the rat race. Sit back and
enjoy the spoils of your toil.
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Take up meditation. It's time to do
some serious soul searching.
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Don't think that every man out there
is your competitor. Think of them as friends.
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Do your neighbours know you? Get to
know them, and with it, gain their respect. Do something good for community
welfare.
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Go for an early morning brisk walk everyday,
and keep up this practice for the rest of your life.
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Money no object? Go on a cruise with
your wife and kids or other couples.
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Don't just sit around waiting for your
kids to settle down, your house to get sold, grandchildren to get born -
Enjoy the present. The best time is NOW!
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Adopt a healthy attitude towards old
age and look forward to living life well into your 80s, 90s and beyond!
While the above are lifestyle changes
and may take some time, here's what you can do immediately to help you
cope.
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Turn vegetarian. Meat, especially red
meat, is no longer good for you once you've reached a certain age.
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Drink at least 10 glasses of water every
day.
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Limit your alcohol consumption.
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Drink less caffeine.
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Get at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep.
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Exercise regularly.
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Find a chess partner to play chess with
regularly. It keeps the mind sharp.
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