This letter caught our attention and so the Canary Club is focusing on Reproductive Gland Health … Anne from Michigan wrote us: “I took your hormone test to see if my thyroid was out of balance, because I have been having trouble loosing weight. I had no idea that the results would indicate that my reproductive glands needed help too. I took the supplements prescribed and miracle or miracles the connection and intimacy with my darling husband has had a most welcome renaissance. What an unexpected and delightful out come. Thanks you guys, you have brightened our marriage and our lives!”

Low Libido in Women — Causes and Solutions

There are many causes for sexual dysfunction or disinterest, you will be aware of many of them. Too much to do, too tired, distracted, incessant mind chatter, hard to find quiet private time, feeling unattractive, other areas of life taking priority, you name it and it can get in the way. Here is a reason few of us have considered.

“Hormonal imbalance is the simplest cause of low libido. Most often we see low libido accompanied by other common symptoms of perimenopause — hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, and weight gain. When those women get their hormones back in balance, their desire often returns as well” according to Marcy Holmes NP, Certified Menopause Clinician, & Dixie Mills MD http://www.womentowomen.com/sexualityandfertility/sexaftermenopause.aspx this link goes under the names just above.

The first step is to test your hormone levels and know what your body is telling you. Like Anne you may have delightful and unexpected results from your tests, giving you improved health and adding quality to your life.

Once you know if your dysfunction or disinterest has a medical foundation you can take actions appropriate to self healing. There are natural therapies to help you back to vitality. Check with your practitioner.

There are also a series of exercises or practices that can help you recover your lost libido. It takes something to reconnect, to recover interest when a very full and active life has taken us away from the connection with our partner.

The first place to start is with connecting verbally. In general, women connect through sharing. Then you may want to move to a kind and gentle touch (hand holding or face or hair stroking, with no expectation.

Here are a few ideas to get back into delighting in one another.

o Sharing (your day or other experience) one at a time while really listening to each other. o Telling each other at least 5 things that you love about the other – be generous go for 10. o Being connected (hand holding) with no expectation of it going further. o Playing together, volleyball, cards, cycling, walking, scrabble, whatever -have fun! o Be playful – have fun (yes I said that twice) o Massage

Know what you are dealing with by getting tested and then take action. And remember: Loving and being loved is the best medicine there is – that and laughing. Be generous with both.

You can contact Judith Seton at admin@canaryclub.org www.canaryclub.org