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Male Issues with Sexual Health as They Get Older Whether we are
young or old, every person needs intimacy and that does not change simply
because of age. An older man does not stop living simply because he gone up in
years. He still enjoys life. Part of life is intimate relationships, and that
includes the sexual experience. A sexual
relationship that is strong and fulfilling can have great effects on all areas
of your life, including your self-esteem. Many older men enjoy sexual fantasies
in their late eighties and nineties. It is true that sex may not be as it was
when you were in your twenties, but many things change when you are no longer
twenty. There are natural changes that occur that affect intimacy. Aging is one
of these changes. Another change that is not so readily discussed is the psychological
changes that take place. Testosterone is the
hormone that regulates the sex drive in both males and females. When aging,
testosterone decreases and the sex drive diminishes. As your body goes through
these changes, you will not be able to participate in the sexual act as you
once did. This is nothing to become concerned about, as it opens the door to
trying new techniques and positions. Here is a list of some of the physical
changes that occur in the body as the body ages. ·
As the woman
ages most of her changes will take place during menopause, when the production
of the testosterone and estrogen hormones decreases. The vagina does not swell
as quickly and lubrication does not come as easily as it once did. The vagina
also is not as elastic as it once was. Experiencing one of these symptoms
during intercourse could be painful. If you have more than one of these
symptoms, it could be even worse. Increasing the length of foreplay can help in
encouraging your natural lubrication to help intercourse feel less painful.
Trying different types of lubricants will help with the dryness. Often, the
best treatment for vaginal dryness and non-elasticity is intercourse. However,
remember that if you use condoms, some lubricants can break down the condom. ·
For the man,
it may take longer to achieve an erection. When you do achieve an erection, it
may not be as hard as you would like, nor will it last as long as you would
like. When this happens, you can try different positions for intercourse that
may feel better to you and your partner. Your doctor can help advise you if you
are having great difficulty maintaining an erection and/or unable to reach
orgasm. There are many prescription medications on the market and your doctor
can recommend other options for you. If you mentally have decided that because you are now older your sex will not be as good as it was when you were younger, that is exactly what will happen. The mind is quite possibly the strongest sexual organ. If you find that you are embarrassed or ashamed due to the changes that are occurring in your body as you age, this anxiety will affect your ability to maintain an erection or reach an orgasm. Communicating with your partner is an important part of sexual health for both men and women. If you focus on what you do not like about
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