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Dear Imgur. If you’re older, or in to older women, I need inspiration. I need menopausal female role models to help me figure out how to still feel like a sexual being without turning in to a classic little old lady yelling at teenagers to get off my lawn. I’m struggling with my weight, my energy levels, my flexibility, my skin condition…even my hair texture! Yes, I have set up an appointment with my doctor to talk about how to transition well, but what I’m looking for is proof of life after menopause. Proof of flirtatious fun! Proof of desirability. The Helen Mirren’s of the world. Any enthnicity. Any gender. I just need to figure out how to stop looking backwards and start looking forwards. Please point me to women over 50 who still have poise and confidence in their steps! I want to learn from them.
andydicktracymorganfairchild
Lenny Kravitz hasn't had sex in 20 years. Not sure how that's truly relevant but I just found out am was excited to share. Plus I'm not sure it's true.
Totallyscrewedinaustin
Saw a video on here awhile back with...I think it was Halle Berry talking about menopause and how it was something that needed to be talked about publicly instead of in whispers in back rooms.
Somerandomoldguy
The amount of sex going on in retirement homes of 70+ year olds in a never ending STD factory. I think you'll be ok you'll just need more lube and maybe a pill for his winkie.
katoutwo8
Get thee to a naturopath!
Preferably one that specializes in menopause.
You probably have other stuff in play that can mimic/exacerbate the issues you’re dealing with, such as insulin tolerance, vitamin B or D deficiency etc.
Regular gp’s are… not very helpful.
Or knowledgeable.
Or interested.
Oprah did a program recently on menopause that had a lot of good info, check it out.
Feel free to DM me if you want more detail, I’ll help if I can.
jetact12
64. Randy as ever. 😎😜
ThanosTheGreat
A wild cougar appears
seakoos
*Obligatory* SSOoooooo ... you're single?
*Every website is a dating website if you're creepy enough*
JarJarDrinks
Cher is in her 70s and in fine form.
Barlort
Salma Hayek is 58.
OnlyPositiveFavourites
Salma Hayek clearly went straight onto HRT the moment she got anywhere near menopause. More power to her, of course. Just... Yeab
FrozenSTi
If you are worried about sex, it's just like anything else. If you don't use it, you'll lose it. I'm going to prescribe 3X a week, call if you need to up the dosage.
ahorseelbowdeepinme
When I was in my 20's and 30's I was enamored with two women who were 50+. One was a professional Dom who gifted me leathers and the other was the sweetest submissive retired airline stewardess. They had sexy enough bodies but their energy was just so beautiful! Flexibility is key! To yoga or whatever but you have to stretch regularly, Everyone says so!
Av8rgrl
I know a guy who makes custom leather. Maybe I should give him a call…
ahorseelbowdeepinme
Those are the ones that'll keep you young!
slidewhistlesymphony
My wife just finished with her menopausal battle, going through night sweats and mood swings, and many months of snoring through the night that could wake the dead. So happy that is behind us now!
Av8rgrl
The hot flashes and mood swings have been a bit of a ride for sure.
SometimesOthertimesAnytime
I saw your Christmas selfie, and you are very beautiful!!!
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Pilgrymm
I had to peek, and yes. Dang. Looking good OP.
FatmanSaul
Can confirm. Good looking @op
Saxytimes
As a straight girl, yowza! You're MY inspiration at 41
Av8rgrl
You are all beautiful people and I’m grateful for your sharing of these warm fuzzies that I need right now.
V74D
sigourney weaver
TinyOctopus
Tiny octopus is just gonna say that based off your last Christmas photo, you're doin' fine. And lookin' fine.
Also, Jennifer Connelly, Rebecca Romijn, Naomi Watts, Cameron Diaz, and tiny octopus' personal favorite, Marisa Tomei are all over 50 now.
Av8rgrl
A lovely list of ladies older than I to take some inspiration from. Thank you.
Mazzy94
VosperOfAntarctica
Don't age gracefully. Age vengefully!
Kuiper
Have you hit up an endochronologist? Your symptoms sound like your hormones are all wacked out. I'm not sure what you can do from there, except maybe do hormone treatments to help you along. At least, that's my best guess.
DaveSamsonite
Endocrinology. But yes. Go. /)
Av8rgrl
Thank you for this. I am not in the medical field and forgot that was an area of specialty. I’ll be meeting with my GP this week and hope for a referral.
SacrificialClam
Is that an endocrinologist who also deals with turning back time?
DaveSamsonite
Yeah
ariananachosbellgrande
no that’s an end-o-chronologist
Av8rgrl
LOL! I’m going to try to squeeze this in to my conversation with my GP this week.
hotmessactual
If I can use hormone replacement therapy to live as a woman then you can use it to keep feeling like one
Av8rgrl
This was possibly the most reassuring comment of the day. Maybe menopause won’t be so bad. Thank you.
OnlyPositiveFavourites
Gender affirming care for all!
tallyhoho
I was professionally mentored when I was younger by this badass older woman in her early 60s but rocked like a 30 year old. She worked a lot but always made time for herself and made sure I recognized the importance of putting yourself first. Massages, yoga, new hobbies and interests, travel. She always had her clothes tailored which will make any piece look expensive. And when she did good she celebrated it instead of diminishing herself. Be good to yourself you deserve it
Cucumberclouds
Love this
Av8rgrl
Me too
SkaerKrowe
Only people I can think of are the Uber rich. So, have you just tried being rich? /s But for serious, confidence is the biggest part of it. Just gotta be confident and comfortable with yourself, and that'll show to others.
Av8rgrl
I have tried being rich but I learned that the amount of effort I put in to my work does not equate to more money. Perhaps I should try harder.
SkaerKrowe
Gotta pull up those boot straps and stop ordering so many avocado on toasts.
Av8rgrl
Ha! Better cancel my Disney subscription too!
Av8rgrl
With respect to the confidence piece, I am revamping my eating and exercise habits to work on that piece. Trying to embrace this transition as much as I can. It doesn’t always work though.
SkaerKrowe
It's a tough process, and I wish you the best of luck. Just don't give up on yourself, and you'll get where you're wanting.