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For sexual health and aging: always maintain passion
Sexual feelings don't disappear as you get older. Here's how to keep emotions running high.

Sexual health is important at any age. And the desire for lasting affection and affection does not end. As you age, sexual ability does not remain the same as it was in your twenties but it can still be satisfying. Find out which aspects of sexual health are likely to change with age - and how you and your partner can cope with it.

Communication is the answer
To maintain a satisfying sex life, talk to your spouse. And make sure to make time that is both sensual and sexual. And when you spend time with your partner, share your thoughts about intercourse with her. Help your wife understand what she wants from her. Be honest about how you are feeling physically and emotionally.

Sexual health and safe sex
Women can get pregnant until menopause - defined as menopause for 12 months in a row. If you are sexually active, use contraception regularly until menopause. Ask your healthcare provider to direct you if you are not sure which method of contraception is best for you.

People of all ages should know how to practice safe sex. Always make sure you use a condom when you have sex with a new or different partner. Also talk to your doctor about other ways to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections.

If you have had a long, monogamous relationship and both of you tested positive for transmissible diseases as a result of sexual intercourse were negative, then you probably don't need to worry about protection. However, use a condom while you are having sex until you are sure of it.

Aging and sexual health of a man
Testosterone plays an important role in a man's sexual experience. Testosterone levels vary widely among men. However, in general, older men have lower testosterone levels than younger men. Testosterone levels gradually decline during adulthood - about 1% after age 30, on average.

As a man ages, the penis may take longer to become aroused and his erections may not be as strong as they were. It may take longer to reach arousal, orgasm, and masturbation. And erection problems become more common. There are many medications available to help men achieve or maintain an adequate erection level for sexual intercourse.

Aging and women's sexual health
As women approach menopause, estrogen levels decline, which can lead to vaginal dryness and slower sexual arousal. Emotional changes can increase feelings of stress, which can change your interest in sex.

While some women may enjoy sex more without worrying about pregnancy, the naturally occurring changes in body shape and size may make others feel as sexually unwanted as before.

Medical conditions, medications and sexual health
Any medical condition that affects your overall health and wellness can also affect your sexual health. Cardiovascular disease - such as high blood pressure, diabetes, hormonal problems, depression or anxiety - can pose challenges to sexual activity.

The medications used to treat these conditions can also interfere with your sexual response. For example, some high blood pressure medications may affect your ability to become sexually aroused. Other medications may make it difficult to reach an orgasm.


Surgery and sexual health
Additionally, any surgical procedure that affects the pelvic area and the central nervous system may also have a significant impact on your sexual response. Yet the body remains malleable and resilient. By having enough time to heal with some attention from the other side, most couples can often become sexually responsive again.

When one of the partners becomes ill
If you are sick, your sex life may temporarily take hold to make room for other needs. Your feelings of pain, discomfort, medication or anxiety can overwhelm your feelings of sexual desire. You can talk to your partner about finding other ways to feel intimate during this time.

If you are the caregiver, demands to care for your partner may affect your sexual desire. Find a way to remove the caregiver role from time to time, and become a partner instead - so that you can feel relaxed and cared for by your partner. This way, you can enjoy a feeling of mutual satisfaction during sexual intercourse.