Sex In Older Age

As we get older, our bodies change and we might not feel as interested in sex as we did when we were younger but there is no reason why the older generation cannot have an active sex life. A recent study in the UK shows that more than half of men and a third of women over 70 still have sex. One great thing is that the risk of pregnancy is eliminated. But there are some physical issues that we have to consider. Couples may not have the energy they once had but allowances can be made for this. Often libido decreases as we get older which can be due to hormone changes. In women it can decrease due to pregnancy and the menopause. The menopause can cause vaginal dryness which can be overcome by using a lubricant. There are pills aimed at increasing the sex drive for men and women. The obvious one for men is Viagra, which has been shown to be very successful in increasing the male sex drive. Up until now there is no single pill shown to been successful in women but research is ongoing.