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Sex & Aging Aging is an inescapable fact of life. Advancing years leave their mark on body, mind and spirit. Age causes changes in man’s life, some welcome changes and some not so welcome changes. Physical ailments, memory loss, emotional up and downs are all gradual changes of aging. Physical ailments such as heart conditions, diabetes, arthritis, cancer etc that are a by product of age can affect a person’s sex life. Sex life in the 60s-70s is certainly different from the one in the 20s. Wear and tear due to advancing years as well as diminished capacity of the sexual organs can result in loss of sexual vitality for a man. Some of the causes for a diminished sexual drive can be decreased testosterone, reduction in blood flow to the penis, an overall decrease in libido as well as fewer sexual fantasies. Elderly males can also experience a high level of difficulty in attaining and maintaining an erection, or even achieving an orgasm. It is possible to have a healthy sex life for elder men by following a few simple basic tips; don’t smoke, drink excessively or use drugs, regular exercise helps keep you fit physically as well as mentally, a balanced diet will go a long way in keeping those ailments at bay… set your imagination and your sense of adventure free, enjoy a healthy sex life. |
