Perimenopausal Sex and impact of HRT
My wife turned 50 and I'm 48. Been a good sex life that has been increasing in variety and kinkiness over the years. But in recent years things have changed as we have aged bit obviously mother nature is a little more harsh on women. Slowly the realization came upon her and myself via education that she has hot perimenopausal phase and in retrospect potentially has been on this phase for years. We had continued to have sex but it was becoming harder to please her and it was generally becoming less common but still good and sometimes very good.
Reaearch took us to her going to the doctor and getting HRT. Started on the oral but moved eventually to the gel. this is a sex over 50 reddit so I wanted to say how her libido and sexual feelings have been returning. I had almost given up on ever going down on her again as she was overly sensitive but we could still work together with toys to get her there. But as the hormones have settled her sexual appetite is back, her want and ability to have me down on her hair returned, lubrication is back and her orgasms are incredible.
it is quite something to realise the power of hormones and the importance of them. Outside of sex it is wonderful to see her have her spark back. She has described her life as if having a veil lifted from her and her old self is returning. Her energy, her passion , her sense of fun are all returning and it is down to HRT. I was ready to age and stand by my wife but it is so wonderful for her to feel rejuvenated and the sex is a bonus for both of us.
For me...having her cum on my mouth is glorious to be back to and for us to be back to regular date nights is a life saver.
Posted Feb 21, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC