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Posted March 15, 2010 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma
Recently, I read a headline: "Sex After 70? Not Much." The Bloomberg News story said a new University of Chicago study of 6,000 Americans showed that "the average person's sex life ends by age 70."
No way, I thought, so I read the study in the current British Medical Journal. It did NOT say sex ends at 70. It said that in every age group, people in good health report interest in sex, but that after age 75, because of medical conditions, the drugs used to treat them, and partner loss, only 39 percent of men and 17 percent of women have regular partner sex.
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But that finding is misleading because many elderly don't have partners. Among those 75 and older who do, 46 percent of the men and 41 percent of the women said they were sexually active. That's almost half. So contrary to the news report, the average person's sex life doesn't end at 70.
Furthermore, the study examined only with partner sex. If we include solo sex, then the proportion of sexually active elderly undoubtedly increases considerably. Several studies suggest that in older adults, masturbation is common.
The news media generally ignore sex in older adults. When they cover it, the tone is often incredulous: Whadya know? The geezers still do it.
Aging doesn't end sex. Aging changes it, gradually eliminating penis-vagina intercourse. Fortunately, there are marvelously satisfying ways to enjoy sex without intercourse.
Here's how aging changes sex. Women over 40 start to experience menopausal changes: Vaginal lubrication declines. Intercourse may become uncomfortable. And libido and sexual self-esteem frequently decrease. Men over 40 start to notice that arousal takes more time. Erections become balky: slower to rise, less firm, and increasingly prone to wilting due to minor distractions. Finally, both men and women become more likely to have medical conditions and take medications that have sex-impairing side effects.
After 50, especially after 60, these changes intensify. In women, the vaginal lining thins (vaginal atrophy), which may add to discomfort during penetrative play, even with a lubricant, and partner loss often limits sexual possibilities. In men, erection problems increase. Finally, medication use becomes more prevalent, with interactions among multiple medications often aggravating sexual side effects.
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Even those prepared for age-related sexual changes typically find them disconcerting. But very few Americans are prepared. Physicians and the news media either ignore sex in the second half of life or spread misinformation. As a result, many older people are unprepared for the sexual changes aging brings, and instead of adapting, they withdraw from sensual play.
It doesn't have to be that way. I know many people in their seventies and eighties who are actively, happily sexual. They don't have penis-vagina intercourse, but so what? Hands, mouths, and sex toys offer many erotically satisfying ways to make love and enjoy orgasm.
I just turned 60. I'm still sexually active and I'm determined to stay that way for the rest of my life. I've also become royally annoyed by the paucity of science-based sex information available to older adults.
Sex is not just for the young. The erotic impulse lasts a lifetime. Where there's a will, there's always a way.
Michael Castleman, M.A., is a San Francisco-based journalist. He has written about sexuality for 36 years.
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The pursuit of calm can itself become a major stressor, especially if you've already tried the standard prescriptions. But there is a path through this conundrum.

These days, we see more and more people in their 60s doing extreme sports, bodybuilding, or traveling to explore the wilderness. While those hobbies are certainly not for everyone, we are all becoming aware of the fact that life doesn’t end when you reach six decades.
Still, it is quite common for a person of that age to question what they are still able to do, and how each task may affect their health. One of the most frequently asked questions is: “How often are married couples having sex after 60?”
There is a long-running myth that it is impossible for couples over the age of 60 to engage in a satisfying sexual experience. But this myth has been busted over and over again.
In a study conducted in New York, it was found that people over the age of 60 were more likely to have sex often if they were part of a couple. It was also found that 37% of married couples had sex at least once a week, while 16% of couples had sex more than once a week. These couples were found to not only be sexually satisfied but had an overall happy and satisfied life.
Their sexual passion also grew beyond the confines of the bedroom. Some of the couples recorded showering together, swimming in the nude, engaging in foreplay, and other sexual experiments to keep the spark alive.
That being said, frequent sex is not always an option for couples over the age of 60, and many experience problems in that area. Since intimacy in a relationship over 60 is just as important as in a young relationship, it is imperative to look at any problems and tackle them one-by-one.
During the aging process, physical changes happen to our bodies which may affect our ability to have sex (or to enjoy any form of intimacy) the way we used to do when we were younger. These changes happen in both men and women.
It is absolutely normal for a person over 60 to find arousal more difficult than they did when they were in their twenties or thirties. This usually has nothing to do with their partner and everything to do with the shift in their hormone levels or other medical causes.
Here are some of the reasons you are not feeling as aroused as you used to be when you were younger:
Additionally, sometimes older married couples find their usual routine disturbed. One partner may have a higher sex drive than the other one. Some couples hesitate to become intimate again after facing serious health problems. But all this can be resolved with healthy communication.
If you are able to overcome the obstacles mentioned above, there are some great benefits awaiting you when you maintain a healthy sex life after the age of 60.
Couples above the age of 60 generally have a healthy sex life, and doctors also encourage sex at least once a week to ensure your mental and physical wellbeing.
If you find yourself well below average, ask your physician to assist with the possible problems standing in your way. All of these issues are treatable, and there are new options you can explore with your sexual partner.
All in all, there is no reason to miss out on this important part of life. You can keep enjoying sex at the age of 60 and well beyond.
https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/45/2/313/2195326
https://www.issm.info/sexual-health-qa/what-is-the-normal-frequency-of-sex/
https://academic.oup.com/ageing/article/40/5/538/46578
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