Making An Older Hoo-Ha Happy Again

         It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with hoo-ha’s. As a full time Brazilian Wax technician for the past 25 years, I’ve spent a career trying to make hoo-ha’s happy by ridding them of unwanted hair. I’ve also found it very rewarding to be able to share health and wellness information about our most intimate body parts with the clients who come to see me. And even though I’ve written a funny, non-fiction trilogy about my crazy profession and have also kept a daily blog for the past decade about hoo-ha related stories, this article isn’t about anything funny or about making them bald. This time my goal is to share a few suggestions on how to make the older hoo-ha happy again.

         Although I like to add hoo-ha related humor to my daily social media postings, I take that body part very seriously. Over the past two decades I have realized that poking fun at topics that are viewed as taboo make people laugh, and now more than ever, we all need more laughter in our lives. But whenever I get the chance, I like to share some of the wisdom of womanhood I’ve learned from my line of work.

         For as long as I can remember, I have tried to deal with my health issues as holistically as possible, including female related issues. Furthermore, I like to share my natural approach to healing with my clients and friends. And now that I’m older and my body has changed, I have found it very helpful to share these changes with other women. I also appreciate listening to how others have dealt with their changing bodies.

Sadly, as women approach menopause, their lady parts tend to dry out. Not only can this change make sex very uncomfortable, it can make everyday activities such as exercise extremely unpleasant. In this instance, I think more women should be open minded to the notion of incorporating sexual lubricant into their sex lives, because it can be all the body needs to find pleasure again. I’ve heard countless women complain that they’ve tried lube but it’s sticky, slimy or dries too quickly. Fortunately, there are a ton of different options out there. If you haven’t tried WET Platinum Silicone Lubricant, you should. It is a great option – at least for me. But you need to avoid anything with flavor or tingly hot additives, because our PH is more fragile as we age and lubricants with a lot of extra ingredients can cause infections and extreme irritation.

I’m also a huge fan of coconut oil. Not only can it be used as a sexual lubricant, it can be vital in maintaining a more consistent PH by adding more hydration to the area. And a more hydrated hoo-ha can lead to a happier hoo-ha. Using a thin layer of coconut oil on your labia before bed and then sleeping sans underwear can be life changing. When skin is excessively dry, it can itch and be irritating.  In addition, the area can be more prone to infection. If you keep it moist with something natural, your body should respond more favorably to your daily activities and the overall comfort between your legs.

         Since the majority of my readers are women, I wanted to share with you a procedure that my gynecologist, Dr. David Gandell, offers at his practice in Rochester, NY that is all about making hoo-ha’s happier. It’s called The Mona Lisa Touch. This procedure is geared towards menopausal women who are frustrated by the changes in their bodies. It is a rejuvenating new laser therapy for vaginal health, which can ultimately lead to more vaginal happiness. And a happy hoo-ha has always been a priority in my life and in my career.

 As we undergo that annoying stage in life (that maturation part of our life called menopause) where we tend to get hot, fat and often ridiculously bitchy, we should be celebrating the fact that we no longer get a monthly period. Sadly, the side effects of menopause often make it difficult to enjoy the benefits of no more pads, tampons and unsightly period underwear, because we are too consumed with the new (but not improved) changes that are happening in our body. It’s a sad fact that many menopausal women have problems with their former baby making parts like Mojave Desert conditions, pain, itching, burning, infections…and the list goes on. In case you were wondering, none of side effects are positive.

         Many doctors recommend estrogen supplements to help alleviate those symptoms, but there are many women, including M.E. who shouldn’t use estrogen when there is a history of breast or uterine cancer in their family. I hear estrogen can make the hoo-ha very happy, but for me, it’s not worth the risk.

         The Mona Lisa delivers gentle laser energy to the vaginal wall that stimulates a healing response. That response leads to the production of new collagen in the tissue, which enhances moisture to the vaginal canal. The best part is that it is a painless procedure that only takes a couple minutes. Most women get three treatments and they must wait six weeks between sessions. With no side effects, downtime, or anesthesia, I’m surprised more women aren’t taking advantage of this procedure.

         If you like the idea of a new, younger version of your hoo-ha, check out the website at www.rochestermonalisa.com Just for the record, they didn’t pay me to advertise for them. I just happen to know women who tell me that this is a life changing treatment. Besides, it’s important to have options in life, especially if we can make the aging process more comfortable. Menopause should not be a death sentence to your sex life; it should be a time to celebrate having sex every day, without abstaining for a week each month or having your sheets look like a crime scene.  And not having a painful, dried-out hoo-ha is definitely at the top of my list!

         If you aren’t dried out and in a lot of pain, then sex should be better. So my advice is as follows: be proactive about your lady parts and don’t let Mother Nature dictate the happiness of your hoo-ha!