Of the respondents, 73% said they were satisfied with their sex lives.
Among those with spouses or partners, 54% said they were sexually active.
Does Intercourse Matter?
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Among older adults, sex and sexual intercourse aren’t necessarily synonymous.
They also regarded partnered sex as more intimate.
For females, theemotional intimacyof sex was linked to higher scores.
Generally, older adults tend to place a higher priority on intimacy and bonding than on sex itself.
Not having sex does not mean that you are at greater risk of illness.
(Cognitive function involves memory, flexible thinking, self-control, verbal fluency, and visual-spatial processing.)
In this respect, more may be better.
A drug called Osphena (ospemifene) makes the vaginal tissues thicker and less fragile.
Pain during sex may be eased by using morelubricationduring intercourse.
This can directly impact sexual desire and the ability to achieve or maintain an erection or orgasm.
Adjusting the dose or finding a reasonable substitute may substantially improve your sex drive.
In general, taking care of your health is the first and perhaps most important step.
If you are not physically and emotionally well, it will be harder to have a healthy sex life.
On the flip side, being overweight or havingobesitycan diminish sexual function even in young people.
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can improve sexual function no matter how young or old you are.
Exercise even appears beneficial in older women on antidepressants.
It’s important that you don’t avoid or ignore these feelings.
Talk with your partner openly and honestly about how you’re feeling.
You should also reach out to a professional ifsexual dysfunction is causing you anxiety.
Keep in mind that sexand how you feel about itmay change as you get older.
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