How Your Sex Life Changes After 50

Although everyone will be affected differently, there are certain universal trends about the way reaching late middle-age can impact your sex life. Males over 50 tend to feel less of an impact. While their libido won’t be anywhere near as potent as it was when they were seeking partners to settle down with and start families, they’ll still retain a healthy sex drive. Women between 45 and 60 will experience their estrogen levels diminishing as they cease having periods, and it becomes more difficult to fall pregnant. Here we assess some of the many ways sex lives change after 50.

Why many over-50s turn to online dating


Guys entering middle-age might not be as fixated on sexual encounters or obsessed with nudity as they were as teenagers. But they’ll still be drawn to attractive potential partners. According to maturesforfuck.com, mature people are less well catered-for in terms of socializing outlets, and might feel out of place in trendy nightclubs; however, over-50s are increasingly being compelled to join a dating site. These outlets represent an environment where they can relax and interact with a variety of kindred spirits. They can enter chat rooms and participate in group discussions. Or access blog posts where they can pick up useful tips about dating for mature singles. They’ll find the secure communication environment perfect for developing a rapport. After spending time exchanging messages, it’ll be a seamless progression to arrange offline get-togethers.


Women hitting the menopause


Women will sense their biological clock winding down. As well as a tendency to be less easily aroused, typical symptoms include vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex. But these sensations will vary hugely, with some women being impacted far less than others. While it would be common enough for females over 50 to become less inclined to lust after sexual partners, many others have the opposite reaction to childbearing losing its natural priority. Sufficient levels of female hormones will mean there are just as many older ladies who hunger for intimacy. The term ‘cougar’ has been invented for mature women who not only maintain a strong interest in pleasures of the flesh, they’ll not be interested in guys their age lacking the same stamina. They’ll lust after virile younger men who can keep up with their urges!


Men experiencing issues with erectile dysfunction


An unfortunate aspect of male physicality that can arrive with age is that it becomes harder (excuse the pun) to achieve and then maintain an erection. They might lament the younger versions of themselves who could satisfy partners for lengthy spells. But all is not lost. Erectile dysfunction is far less stigmatized these days, with males prepared to discuss the condition with friends or confidantes, or seek professional advice. Many medical solutions will ensure the person suffering from this condition can feel confident enough to ‘get back in the saddle.’ As well as the renowned ‘blue pills,’ or Viagra, there are plentiful fixes, involving changes to diet (avocados, chili peppers, spinach, and many other foodstuffs are recommended), as well as avoiding excess alcohol.


Other factors causing a loss of sexual appetite


The older people get, the more likely they are to experience life traumas – divorce, bereavement, depression, addiction, etc. – and these can all become underlying factors that can lead to a sex drive diminishing. What is encouraging is that more men than ever feel empowered to broach these subjects, either through chatting about them with their buddies, or making candid admissions to their partners. People now have ready access to the Internet, where there are entire websites, blogs, or access to helplines, providing advice.

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