Some women become more interested in sex because they may have more free time, fewer responsibilities and no more worries about becoming pregnant. Other women may become less interested in sex because of emotional and physical changes. When menopause begins, a woman's ovaries makes 85 percent less estrogen. The loss of estrogen causes a woman's menstrual cycle to stop. The decrease in estrogen levels cause physical and emotional changes that are linked directly to a post-menopausal woman and her sexuality.
Vaginal lubrication decreases.
The vaginal lining becomes thinner and less flexible. The vagina becomes shorter and narrower. Areas of the bladder walls and urinary tract may become thinner and more fragile. All these changes may cause sexual intercourse to become painful. Use a water-based lubricant during intercourse.