Many years ago, certain subjects that pertained to body functions were considered taboo and weren’t to be discussed. Though people have come a long way on what they’ll openly talk about since that time, talking about bladder and bowel functions hasn’t changed all that much.

These are still considered very private matters and many people are embarrassed to talk to their doctors about it, much less have a discussion with their peers on the matter.

But, unfortunately, bladder and bowel functions are affected as we get older and we simply need to talk about it. Having a discussion about troubling health issues can actually help you see that you’re not alone.

That’s the worst part about getting older as your body begins to let you down. When you have struggles with functioning the way that you once did, it can make you feel like you’re the only one in the world going through what you’re going through. Continue reading →

Of the 7 things that we avoid talking about as we get older, sexual health ranks very high on the list. That’s because sex is such a personal, intimate topic that people don’t normally discuss what goes on behind closed doors.

But having struggles with intimacy is a part of growing older. But just because it’s a part of growing older doesn’t mean that you have to resign yourself to them. In women, age impacts their sexual health when they begin to go through menopause and afterward.

That’s because these changes in hormones cause a woman to feel less desire. Besides all of the other not so pleasant symptoms that present themselves during menopause as a by product of fewer hormones, the loss of estrogen is one of the biggest. Continue reading →