Yes, Sex Changes with Age - You are Normal

"To oversimplify, during the teens and 20s people begin to learn who they are sexually. In their 30s couples are building their careers and quite possibly having children - pregnancy, childbirth and parenting all impact sexuality. During the 40s many couples find themselves in what I call Marriage Incorporated - they are subsumed with the pressures of running their lives and families and their romantic and sexual lives are often neglected."

"He arrived in my office after driving three hours from his small island home, looking dapper right down to the flower in his lapel. This is what he said: "I've been widowed for four years now. My dear Angela was my first and only partner. I loved her so much. But now I have been courting a lovely woman from my church and we are getting along famously. However I'm worried that when we try to make love for the first time,"

"We had a frank and beautiful talk about everything from emotions to erections. I suggested he consult his physician about the possibility of an erection enhancer medication - not because I believed he was unable to become erect and ejaculate (he assured me "the equipment still works!") but to help relax his fear of the unknown and the vulnerability of being with a new partner."

Sexuality changes throughout life, with desire and functioning fluctuating rather than remaining static. Teens and twenties are often about sexual self-discovery. In the thirties careers and parenting, including pregnancy and childbirth, significantly affect sexual lives. The forties commonly bring intense responsibilities that can overshadow romantic and sexual connection. In the fifties many people experience a markedly different sexual landscape. Sexual activity and desire can continue well into old age. Medical consultation, open communication about emotions and performance, and temporary use of erectile medications can reduce anxiety and support sexual engagement with new partners.

Read at The Gottman Institute