While women go through menopause, men experience their own midlife sexual changes. Because of this, they may want to spend more time hugging, kissing and cuddling. You and your partner may find yourselves focusing more on foreplay and experimenting with new methods of arousal. Though sex after menopause may present some new challenges, with open communication and a renewed sense of intimacy, it can also prove to be better than ever!

Don't make your mom your best friend. She's your mother and you love her, but best friends should be people other than mom. She probably has her own best friends, who are able to support her as yours do you.

Beware of envy -- yes, even from dear old mom. Don't expect her to always be thrilled with your great career moments, for example, when she has perhaps never tasted personal economic success herself.

Your sex life, perhaps more than anything else, helps to define you as a separate individual. Telling mom the intimate details lessens your tie to the men in question and keeps you her little girl. Also, has it ever occurred to you that she (and many other people) just may not want to hear about it?

By Nancy Friday


Contrary to popular opinion, moms don't know everything -- nor do they want to. Get the scoop on the things you should never disclose to your own mother, then keep your lips sealed.

There are some things that you just don't tell your mommy. Keeping your secrets quiet helps to create a healthy separation from your mother. This begins early and continues throughout life.

There are some things that you just don't tell your mommy. Keeping your secrets quiet helps to create a healthy separation from your mother. This begins early and continues throughout life.