""Getting older is not about trying to be able to do the same sexual activities you've always done before," clinical sexologist and sexuality educator Lawrence Siegel told HuffPost, "but to find positions and paces that are more comfortable and make the sexual act more enjoyable." "If sex is painful or uncomfortable, it leads to disappointment and avoidance, which detracts from the quality of life for both individuals and couples," he added."
""People who enjoy sex over their lifespan all report being able to enjoy first and foremost being in their bodies," said sex therapist Nan Wise, author of "Why Good Sex Matters." "Rather than thinking so much about how our bodies look to others, the ability to feel connected with the sensations in our bodies and appreciate all that's right with our bodies, rather than focus on how we think our bodies should look and feel, is key to lifelong sexual potential.""
Aging changes bodies, minds and everyday sexual experiences, but sexual satisfaction remains achievable in the 60s and beyond. Adjusting positions, paces and techniques can honor current physical abilities and reduce pain. Non-penetrative intimate acts and variations on classic positions can maintain pleasure when traditional activities become less comfortable. Painful or uncomfortable sex often leads to avoidance and lowers quality of life for individuals and couples. Cultivating presence in the body and connecting with bodily sensations enhances sexual enjoyment across the lifespan. Appreciating bodily function and sensation rather than appearance supports lifelong sexual potential.
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