OMG, Corri, I'm sitting here choking... with a few snickers lumped in there for good measure.

BTW, please don't be humbled. Just because I read from time to time doesn't mean it's an honor to have me check in. I still care!

I had NO idea that stuff came in a powder form! OMG, I think I'd have hurled! I take it in a pill form, and the smell still makes me a bit fuzzy, but I swear, after 2 weeks, the symptoms do seem to improve.

If it makes you feel better... I walked in to my place of business yesterday in a sleeveless Doris-day like pink and white dress (I know that visual has to make you laugh) and normally, I walk through the door and the place is cold enough to freeze a side of beef. My hormonal self must have been a sight, because I see a few of my colleagues shivering and say rather snidely, "You've got to be kidding! You think it's cold in here? I'm sweating." Even a few guys looked at me. I guess my secret ain't a secret no more...

Side note: I haven't worn winter pajamas in 2 years--my nightly wardrobe has consisted mainly of skimpy shorts and a tank top for quite awhile now. I think my flannels are going to be mothballed for awhile.

As far as your feelings go and all the stuff you've been managing on top of it, I think you're navigating the path rather well, friend. I will freely admit that the first year after my D, things were rather topsy turvy and shaky at times. Things have improved 100% here, and I honestly think it just takes some time. Your male experimenting can't hurt either, if only to enjoy company with testosterone and the person is interested in what you have to say. It's a rather refreshing diet from the past few years, no?

Oh, HP, if I ever find out that you step foot in my state again and I don't get to meet you, I'm going to have a conniption! Sounds like your visits here do some awfully beneficial things for your life in the bedroom, so come on back soon!

Back to you, Corri--I've also found additional relief from minimizing gluten in my diet and increasing the fresh veggies. I know, I know, you're thinking I'm a horrid task master and full of nasty surprises... but the honest-to-God truth is that it does help. Now, I'd be lying if I weren't to admit an extreme affection for Dairy Queen. D9 and I have been making visits there pretty regularly lately. I might have to increase the workouts to compensate for my insatiable desire for Banana Cream blizzards...

If I can think of anything else, I'll let you know. A friend of mine told me she has a book recommendation, so when I check in with her, I'll pass that along to you for more fun nightly reading.

Hugs!

Betsey

"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."

Albert Einstein