"Living in an ageist culture that equates sex with youth, you may believe things fizzle out in the bedroom after you hit a certain age. But in many cases, that's just not true. In fact, 43% of Americans over age 50 say their sex life is "just as or more adventurous" than it was in their younger days, according to one 2019 survey."
"As we get older, we need to establish new norms for ourselves, adjusting our expectations as time passes. "A 55-year-old should not be trying to maintain the same level of interest or stamina as a 25-year-old," Siegel said. "While things seem to work automatically when we're younger, we have to provide more effort and awareness to them when we get older.""
Surveys show many people over 50 report equal or greater sexual adventurousness and increased sex drive compared with younger years. Bodies and lives change with age, producing shifts in sexual function and feeling that are normal while dysfunctions should be addressed. Older adults must establish new norms and adjust expectations for interest and stamina rather than trying to match younger performance. Maintaining sexual connection often requires more conscious effort and awareness. Mindset and negative beliefs about aging and sexuality can greatly undermine sexual lives. Hormonal changes can affect desire and function, and cultural hangups often exacerbate these effects.
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