SEX AFTER AGE SIXTY

SEX AFTER AGE 60 Problem Solution & Tips

Your man complaints you are not interested in sex anymore. What can you do? Or your woman says, “Don’t you find me attractive anymore?” what can you do?

Physical changes in men’s response parallel those seen in postmenopausal woman. Most men produce well above the minimum amount of testosterone needed to maintain interest in sex. Men with good blood circulation to the penis can attain erections adequate for intercourse until the end of life. Ageing increases the length of time after ejaculation and before restimulation.

For both sexes:

• Use it or lose it: prolonged abstinence from sex can cause impotence.
• Eat healthily – follow a balanced, low – fat diet and exercise regularly.
• Don’t’ smoke.
• Control your weight.
• Limit alcohol.
• Protect against AIDS and other sexually transmitted disease. The best protection is a long – standing monogamous relationship. If you don’t have one, use a condom.
• After age 60 –Intercourse may require planning.

Problem	Solution
Decreased desire	Use mood enhancers. Avoid alcohol. Have counseling.
Vaginal dryness	Use lubricant. Have intercourse regularly. Perform pelvic exercise.
Softer erection	Change position. Accept softer erections as normal.
Erection lost quickly	Emphasis quality, not quantity. Try hugging, stroking, without pressure for intercourse.