As you get older, you will adapt to age-related changes. This also includes changes in the area of sex. For example, people can suffer from less libido or erection problems. Yet something can be done about it. Being sexually active at an older age has a positive effect on health. It has a beneficial effect on immunity and is good for the heart. What benefits does this have and what can you do to remain sexually active later in life?
To adjust
Growing older comes with age-related changes, both physically and mentally. However, growing older does not always have to mean a decline. Sex life can become a completely different experience for both men and women. Due to physiological changes, some adjustments will have to be made. But you don’t have to let aging ruin your sexual pleasure.
What being sexually active is good for
Sex definitely has benefits. Regular and enthusiastic sex offers you a whole range of demonstrable physical benefits. Maybe more than you ever thought. It has a positive effect on your hormones, resistance, production of endorphins (these are substances that your body releases and makes you feel good) and on your muscle strength. It also has many more advantages:
A longer life
Men who have had many orgasms live longer than men who have had fewer orgasms.
Less chance of heart problems
Research shows that men who are sexually active 3 or 4 times a week are half as likely to suffer from heart problems or a stroke.
It gives you exercise
During a regular sex session you burn about 50 calories. This is equivalent to about fifteen minutes of walking on a treadmill. You shouldn’t substitute sex for other forms of exercise, because exercise has other benefits for your body.
You feel good
During sex you get a higher level of oxytocin (a hormone) in your body, and endorphins are released. That gives you a pleasant feeling and those substances can themselves reduce pain. This is due to the effect of endorphins on the pain receptors.
You get sick less often
People who have sex weekly have more immunoglobulin A. This is a substance that is important when you have to fight an infection.
Aging and its influence on sex
Growing older does not necessarily mean less sexual desire. Many people continue to enjoy sex. As long as there is a partner, having sex is as normal as earlier periods in life. Unfortunately, many people think that as they get older, they become less good at sex due to physical and psychological factors.
If it doesn’t work anymore
If sexual activity decreases or even disappears completely, this is usually because there is no longer a desire. Often it is because it no longer wants to work. People sometimes quickly accept it. Men think that it is inevitable that they will have to use blue erection pills. Women often assume that after menopause they no longer feel like engaging in sexual activity.
Physical changes
Research shows that men can get an erection well into old age. Men and women are both able to have an orgasm, even though this may no longer happen during every sex session. It is possible to continue to have the same sexual life as before over the age of 55. However, there are some physical changes that require some adjustments.
Age-related change in men:
The body produces less testosterone.
Testosterone is the male hormone that ensures that sperm is produced, that you feel like having sex and that gives you muscle strength. After the age of 30, testosterone levels gradually begin to decline. Around the age of 40, a man will also start to notice it. By the age of 50, half of men have a significant reduction in the amount of testosterone in the body, resulting in sexual side effects. This can cause your sex drive to decrease. Most men with low libido also complain of erection problems.
Refractory period lasts longer.
Refractory period refers to the period between ejaculations. As men get older, this period becomes longer. It also varies per person. It can range from minutes to even days. There are several reasons for this. The refractory period would be determined by oxytocin in the bloodstream, and the amount of oxytocin could therefore influence the length of recovery time. Another reason may be that less blood flows to the penis.
Erection problems
One of the biggest fears men have as they get older is that they will no longer be able to get an erection. A good lifestyle can help prevent or reduce these problems. Almost half of men between the ages of 45 and 65 have erection problems. It is usually due to a number of causes, such as: hormone deficiency, poor eating habits, lack of exercise, weight problems, high blood pressure or diabetes.
Age-related change in women:
Menopause
Menopause is the end of the period when women menstruate. This is one of the most dramatic changes for a woman sexually. It usually starts between the ages of 42 and 56, with an average age of around 50. During this period, hormone production decreases and the vaginal wall becomes thinner and stiffer. In addition, the production of vaginal fluid stops. This can make sexual intercourse unpleasant, causing women to lose their desire for sex. There are many remedies to help lubricate the vagina.
Solving sexual problems together
Both partners may experience problems. It is important in a relationship to talk about it with each other so that you can work together to maintain a good sex life. This makes life a lot more pleasant. Work on it together, make it exciting and be patient.
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