Table 2.
Examples of meaning unite, condensed meaning unites and codes
| Theme | Continuous paradox over being a sexual agent | Considering menopause; opportunities and threats for sexual life | Coping strategies for changes in sexuality in midlife | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub -theme | 1. asexuality as socially accepted view for women in midlife | 1. Menopause related cons for sexual life | 1. Different psychological reactions to changes that have influenced on sex | |
| 2. changing motivation for sex | 2. Menopause related prons in sexual life | 2. Take practical steps for restoration of sexual attraction | ||
| 3. Changing in sexual performance | ||||
| Codes | S.C.1 | - showing non willingness to be sexual | -Being concern about negative reactions of spouse to menopause | -Denial of midlife changes |
| - believe that Sexual activity is suitable for youth | - Menopause as a restriction for reproduction | -role playing in sexual relationships | ||
| - unacceptability of remarriage for middle aged women | -Complications of menopause | -Justifying midlife Changes | ||
| Disregarding the sexual needs for middle aged women by significant others | ||||
| S.C.2 | - Having excitement during sexual relationships similar to youth | -Having no concerns about unwanted pregnancy in sex | -Seeking cosmetic and cosmeceutical routs for repair or beautification | |
| - desire for having sex | -Relief from menstruation symptoms and troubles | -Seeking surgical interventions for repair or beautification | ||
| -Decline in sexual desire | ||||
| S.C.3 | -No change in sexual relationship | |||
| -Increase in hedonism and arousal | ||||
| - attempt to experience sex such as young couples | ||||