Older people are encouraged to have sex more often

Doctors agree that there are no age limits for sexual activity: for the elderly, as well as for the young, having sex is useful. The fact that with age people lose the ability to respond to sexual stimuli is also rather a myth.

Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor, obstetrician-gynecologist of the Republican Scientific and Practical Center of the Russian National Research Medical University named after V.I. N.I. Pirogova Asiyat Khashukoeva.

The doctor said that during menopause, the level of sex hormones in women decreases, which affects libido. Therefore, most women from 45 to 70 years old talk about problems with sexual desire. This is accompanied by physiological changes in the genitals, which also affects sexual needs. Seeing a doctor with such questions is extremely rare, so few people know that all these problems can be solved today.

The view that older women should not and cannot enjoy sex is wrong. In addition, the rejection of sex leads to negative consequences – the state of health worsens, depression appears, difficulties begin in relationships with a partner.

People of mature age should remember that the biological processes of aging do not carry anything in themselves that would block sexual function – therefore, sex can be present in a person's life until the very later years.

For male sexuality, there are also no restrictions – this was pointed out by MD, professor, urologist, oncologist of the RGNCC RNIMU named after A.I. N. I. Pirogov Grigory Krivoborodov. Erection problems can occur with age – they have 20-40% of men over 60 years old, 50-70% over 70 years old. Previously, this was associated with psychological causes, modern studies indicate the influence of vascular disorders – and they are amenable to correction. A decrease in erection often occurs not through the fault of age, but due to concomitant diseases: diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity. Influenced by a sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity. The role of the partner is also great: if a woman is not interested in sexual activity, the risk of erectile dysfunction is higher.

Stereotypes about excessive stress on the cardiovascular system during intercourse can also interfere with the enjoyment of sex. The doctor assured that from this point of view, sex is absolutely safe for older people: sexual intercourse is comparable to walking a distance of 1.5 km for 20 minutes or climbing two flights of stairs in 10 seconds.

Sexual activity in old age, according to modern doctors, can serve as a significant criterion for vital activity. Regular sex improves memory, other cognitive functions and improves mood.