Senior Sex: How To Have Great Sex at Any Age
Contrary to popular belief, sexual pleasure doesn’t have an expiration date. While preferences and desires may evolve over time, the capacity for sexual enjoyment often remains. Here’s a guide to navigating senior sex and ensuring satisfaction at any age.
Statistics About Senior Sex
Do Seniors Use Sex Toys?
· 71% of people aged 55-59 own a sex toy.
· 65% of Americans aged 60 and older own a sex toy.
Do Older Adults Have Sex?
· Individuals aged 40+ are just as sexually active as those in their twenties.
· 59% of women over 60 in relationships are sexually active and report higher relationship satisfaction.
How Our Bodies and Sex Change with Age
For Aging Men:
· Declining testosterone levels may reduce sex drive and cause erectile difficulties.
For Aging Women:
· Hormonal changes during and after menopause can lead to reduced vaginal lubrication and decreased sexual satisfaction.
· Post-menopausal women often feel more sexually liberated and may experience greater desire due to the absence of pregnancy concerns.
The Benefits of Senior Sex
· Longer lifespans and lower stress levels.
· Faster recovery post-surgery.
· Reduced anxiety and depression.
· Higher overall life satisfaction.
How To Enhance Senior Sex
Masturbation:
· Helps discover new sources of pleasure and improves body confidence.
Change Your Sex Mindset:
· Explore non-penetrative sex activities like mutual masturbation, oral sex, dry humping, and heavy petting.
More Lube:
· Use plenty of personal lubricant to combat vaginal dryness and enhance penetrative sex.
Safe(r) Sex:
· Continue to use barrier methods with new partners to prevent STIs, as the risk remains significant at any age.