Freedom to be Spontaneous

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KY Liquibeads

I am an empty nester.  Now with this comes many mixed feelings, but one that is absolutely on the positive side is the freedom to be spontaneous!  Remember the days when an intimate moment or a quick weekend trip was often interrupted by the pitter patter of little feet or the much awaited ballet recital?  Along with being an empty nester, as women we frequently face menopause around this time in our lives and all that comes with it.  Even the most understanding husband might find it hard to put up with a woman in the middle of menopause and adjusting to a home vacant of kids.

My husband and I have found that the empty nester syndrome isn’t all that bad.  Do we miss having our kids around? Sure…. well sometimes!  What we don’t miss is all the planning and strategizing that accompanies life with kids.  We have flexibility in our own schedules and can be spontaneous in weekend trips, afternoon bike rides, or when #TheMoodStrikes.

We truly enjoy a weekend away to the ocean where one of our favorite pastimes is taking a late night stroll under a moon-lit sky, feeling the sand between our toes.  A quick trip to the mountains finds us snuggled under a blanket by a cozy fire sipping velvety red wine and listening to our favorite music.  Many times Friday night is our “date night” where we might enjoy a cocktail at home followed by a little dancing before heading out for a relaxing candlelight dinner.  All wonderful opportunities for a little intimacy between a husband and wife, embracing being empty nesters.

Conversation about our situation – the empty nester one – comes up from time to time and we agree the freedom to be spontaneous no matter what we have in mind, makes for a happy wife and life!  I relish long walks with our two dogs, yoga a few times a week to keep my body supple and feeling good, an occasional massage or mani-pedi keep me feeling attractive and vibrant.

Once on a girls weekend, a group of my friends and I were discussing upcoming trips we’d be taking soon.  One friend mentioned her 50th birthday was approaching and her husband would be taking her to New Orleans for a quick getaway, this was before they became empty nesters.  Another friend laughingly remarked, “I guess Michael will expect a few passionate nights!”.  The birthday girl quickly replied, “yeah, we’ll have to bring the K-Y®”.  I’ve never laughed so hard…..Had she known about these K-Y® Liquibeads she could’ve run by her local Target and grabbed a box to carry along.  The slender applicator and a bead are all you need every few days. Believe me this product is preferable to the “jelly” she referred to!

Carolyn, a new friend, whom I met at yoga, recently sent her last son off to college.  Over a cup of coffee one morning she told me about how she and her husband were intimate 3 times the first day they found themselves “empty nesters”.  We cracked up laughing as she told me about how she’d prefer any place besides the bedroom and now that they’d rediscovered each other in this one day, she’d be needing to stay prepared for when #TheMoodStrikes.  Luckily this product is meant for anyone not nursing or pregnant, which for me and my friends is definitely the case.  Thanks to #CollectiveBias I can now spread the word to all of my girlfriends.

Ladies, welcome your empty nester life.  It recalls the simpler times before kids, yet with the closeness and team work that went along with parenting we can rekindle the joy of life with our spouses.  So when your kids head off to college and you find time to dance in the kitchen with your hubby or you find yourself on a quickie weekend jaunt be sure you are ready for some romance. K-Y® Liquibeads are easy to use and here’s how they work:
Each package comes with 6 ovule inserts and 6 applicators.
Remove one ovule and insert it into the top of the applicator.
In a relaxed position, insert the ovule just like you would insert a tampon.
If you are pregnant or nursing, make sure to consult a doctor before using.
Oh!  and just in case you’d like to try K-Y® Liquibeads here’s a coupon.

Target

K-Y® Liquibeads can be found in the pharmacy area of your local Target stores near the feminine products.