Enjoying a healthy, fun sex life is possible no matter how old you are. If medical conditions or simply being in a rut has dampened your desire, consider these sex tips to revitalize romance.
Having satisfying, fun, and healthy sex should be part of your life at every age, even as you get older. But sometimes age-related physical changes or sex that has become routine can lead to dissatisfaction in the bedroom.
If your sex life has deteriorated, or if you feel that you and your partner are in a sexual rut, there are things you can do to spice up your relationship and help you enjoy sex again.
Healthy Sex and Aging: Why the Spark Sometimes Fades
In a 2010 survey conducted by the AARP, researchers found that almost half of men and women 45 years of age and older report being less satisfied in their sex life than they were a decade earlier.
There are many reasons researchers believe sexual desire and function tends to decline over the years, including:
- Menopause.
- Erectile dysfunction.
- Pain and discomfort.
- Other health conditions.
- Medications.
- Emotional issues.