| Improving
sex as you age
Age can not forbid love and sex; you can enjoy fantabulous sexciting life at any
period in your life. Many older adults say that their
sex lives improve as their age increases, as they suggest
more communication and small changes in sex life with
our partner can improve our sex life. Simple and small
change can improve the sex life. Make changes to your
routine time and day for sexual activity to the most
energetic day you have.
- Alter your sexual hours - Try to
make sexual intercourse during morning instead of
night because at that period of time you are totally
energized.
- Change Position - Try to be as
creative as possible, this makes sex enjoyable as
well as exciting. Discuss about the positions which
your partner likes.
- Manage your Expectations - If you
didn't have sex very often as a younger adult, don't
expect to have lots of sex as an older adult. Maybe
you and your partner expressed your intimacy in other
ways when you were younger - perhaps you preferred
great conversation. If that's so, you'll most likely
continue those activities as you age. Partners who
enjoy frequent sex when they're younger are more likely
to continue that as they age.
- Take care of Yourself - A healthy
diet and regular exercise helps you to maintain your
body, it also keeps you ready for sex at any age.
Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables,
exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Avoid alcohol,
as excessive use decreases sexual function in both
men and women, illegal drugs such as marijuana and
cocaine impair sexual function.
It's never too late to start a new relationship
- A little less than half of the people aged 65 and
above are single. If you're single, a new romance can
be exciting and may lead to sexual intimacy. Women live
longer than men do, so looking for a partner later in
life can be frustrating. Meet new people by going to
places where other older adults go, such as local senior
centers, or by participating in activities other seniors
do, such as adult education courses or mall walking.
If you have a new partner, remember to practice safe
sex. Many older adults don't do this because they think
they aren't at risk of sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs), including AIDS. Contrary to popular belief,
AIDS is not a young person's disease. People over 50
make up about 10 percent of AIDS cases in the United
States. All sexually active people, no matter what age
are prone to STDs. Stay monogamous with your partner
or practice safe sex by using condoms.
Consult your Physician - You might
be embarrassed to discuss sex with your doctor, but
conversations with your doctor can help you understand
the changes that your body undertakes, as these changes
affect your sexual activity.
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