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Both men and women undergo physical, psychological and hormonal changes that are normal, gradual and subtle -- touching all systems of the body, including that most active sex organ, the brain. "Men and women who recognize vaginal tissues may become thinner, drier and slower to lubricate. She may lose protective fatty tissue in the pubic area while gaining weight elsewhere. Once pleasurable, intercourse may now feel uncomfortable, even painful. Not understanding these natural physical changes, she may complain that her husband is being too rough and withdraw from sex. Her husband may mistakenly what's going on, in both themselves and their partners, can make adjustments," Schumacher says, "and can even improve their sex lives." For women, some of the changes are caused by menopause, which occurs when female hormones decrease, bringing a halt to menstruation. On average, that happens in the early 50s. But the process often begins in the early to mid-40s and spans four or five years. During this perimenopausal period, a woman's