- 18
- Nov
Dr. Stephanie Buehler
Director, The Buehler Institute
As an article in the Los Angeles Times reports, people are staying sexually active as they age. And why not? Today’s 70-year-old, if in good health, is much more vital than even a few short decades ago.
What is the key to staying sexually active into your later years?
1. Take good care of your physical health. Keeping your weight low, watching your blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and exercising so that you have energy and stamina are important ingredients in maintaining your sexual health.
2. Talk to your physician about any sexual concerns that you have. For men, this may mean ‘fessing up to having erections that just aren’t what they used to be. (Besides, ED can be a sign of heart problems, so letting your doctor know this is a problem is critical.) For women, it’s dealing with the hormonal issues of menopause that can make sex uncomfortable.
3. Have realistic expectations. It may take you longer to get aroused and to have orgasm. Or you may decide that intercourse is too athletic an endeavor, and that manual sex seems like a better idea.
Your sex life may not look like it did in your 20s as you age, but it doesn’t mean it must fade altogether!
