If ovaries are not removed, outer genitals and vagina are not affected and remain lubricated with sexual response. If ovaries are removed at time of hysterectomy, vaginal dryness may be a problem during sexual intercourse. Vaginal dryness can be helped with use of estrogen cream.

During hysterectomy vaginal tissue is removed and may make vagina shorter. Deep thrusting during intercourse may be painful. Changing positions during intercourse may help, such as being on top or bringing your legs closer together.

But now, there’s another dilemma.

Being a stay at home mom has not affected my personality, of course, so I still have a lot of creative energy pent up inside! I thought to myself one day, “what better way to use this energy than to work towards a goal—perhaps start a business?” Not only would it bring in a nice supplementary income for my family, but having a business (or craft or hobby) would enhance my creative skills and strengthen my business expertise. I call it project of my lifetime.

The first thing I did was a little soul searching to seek God’s direction for type of business or project He would have me to embark on. I realized right away that although my personality was suited for several types of business ventures (selling crafts, designing websites, or providing secretarial services), I would soon either have to narrow it down to one choice, or start a business that combined all or most of my skills and interests. For me, choosing right business was hardest part. Once I settled on freelance web design and writing, it soon became my ultimate goal to find out as much as possible about these particular industries. In my thought, education and information is what separates amateurs from professionals. My goal was to be a professional in my field. This is where networking is highly important.