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Does Sex Get Better with Age?
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Apparently, Grandma and Grandpa are putting us all to shame...
That's because 70-year-olds are having sex more often now than they did 30 years ago, according to a study led by Nils Beckman of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. And not only are they getting it on more, women are reported being more satisfied.
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So what's the secret? Our first instinct was to think it had something to do with those "happy" pills so widely available now for men, but the researchers found that it's really about attitude. The elderly are becoming more open-minded and positive about sex, the study found.
The researchers looked at the sex lives of four groups of 70-year-olds from 1971 to 2001. The number of men who reported being sexually active rose from 52 to 68 percent since the '70s. The number of women shot up from 30 to 54 percent during the same time period.
What may give us women something even better to look forward to is that elderly women report being more satisfied. That is, more women report having an orgasm during sex than before and, thankfully, less are revealing they'd never had one.
So there it is: Something to look forward to as we age. Maybe getting a few wrinkles and a couple gray hairs isn't so bad after all…
Here's to only being as old as you feel!
Labels: relationships, study
Comment by 
said... - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 8:33:00 AM
retired older people are less stressed,have more free time to enjoy each other especially if they
are healthy and contented with each other.Once you keep fit,walk lift weights,or swim,etc,you can still have good sex.
Comment by said... - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 8:46:00 AM
sex DOES get better with age--no c hildren around to worry about; one is comfortable with one's partner; willing to experiment and try new things; sex is absolutely great--I'm 67 and look forward to many more years of a healthy sex life!
Comment by said... - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:30:00 AM
By my experience sex was much better when I was 20 - 30. Now I am 37 and my sex life is terrible. I think its all depends of the partner not the age.
Comment by said... - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:40:00 AM
There is nothing wrong in having sex when you retire. Our children think it is terrible. But let me tell you sex is great as we age. It is better now than when we were younger. It is even romantic and especially when you go on vacation. Have fun and enjoy what you are doing because life is too short.
Comment by said... - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:16:00 PM
I am 42 he is 63 we have been together 6 years and it's better now than it was when we first met...we satisfy eachother and talk and laugh as if we were teenagers again!! We have great sex and make wonderful love 2-5 times per week.
Comment by said... - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:23:00 PM
My husband of 1 year and I are both 71 and sex is great! We have been together 9 years and didn't really think about getting married, but now that we are, it's fun and sexy to tell folks that we are newlyweds. Don't kid yourself folks...the pilot may not be as young, but he sure knows where to land the plane! Life is great!
Comment by said... - Sunday, July 27, 2008 9:10:00 PM
I'm 58 and I agree!! sex is much more better now than ever :D
Comment by said... - Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:54:00 AM
I am 45 now, yes I enjoy sex better now than when i was 25 because we have reached our financial stability at this stage of life. I think sex will be even better when ones get older.
Comment by 
Diet & Body said... - Thursday, August 21, 2008 4:37:00 AM
Comment by said... - Thursday, August 21, 2008 4:58:00 PM
I always thought sex would be great into my old age, and I still want it to be, but since my hysterectomy, it hurts! It makes me sad because I feel so young in every other respect, too young to have my sex life hindered this way!
I am 51.
Comment by FeFe said... - Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:24:00 PM
I can identify with you at 51 I am also 51 and had the same surgery, I have never been married but there is still hope for me to join the rest of you sounds wonderful I can't wait!
Comment by said... - Thursday, August 28, 2008 2:21:00 PM
I'm 44 and it's the best it's ever been, but right after I had a baby it hurt like crazy for way too long. If it hurts, get to your doctor and bug her until you get relief. Between my doctor, the health food store, and the drugstore, we found a solution. Don't give up until you find yours!
Comment by said... - Wednesday, September 03, 2008 11:33:00 AM
I was married briefly during my 30's, had a few relationships, then celibate for 10 years, but married again at 50, and YES, sex is amazing. I always wondered why all the commotion. My husband is the greatest. He is 56. Incredible sex. Tenderness and romance don't hurt either but it's nice to not have kids around!
Comment by said... - Saturday, September 06, 2008 1:57:00 AM
I'm a 46 yr old female. Sex with my partner is 'mind blowing' - I always tell him that until I met him I had NO idea what all the fuss was about. Great sex is a combination of many things - first and foremost knowing your own body and allowing yourself to just let go, enjoy and go with what feels right and good. Secondly - having a partner that is willing to talk about sex - in playful and serious ways - and thirdly - to make it fun and never stop telling each other how much you enjoy it and want it. I'm better now than ever and it just keeps getting better.
Comment by said... - Tuesday, October 07, 2008 5:49:00 AM
We are not yet 70, but our sex life is much better than when we were in the prime of our lives and could perform like gymnasts!
The orgams are deeper, more whole body and we have lost any inhibitions with each other. We are more loving, willing to do what ever the other requires or desires for satisfaction. No pressures.
I wouldn't go back to a younger time.
Comment by said... - Tuesday, October 07, 2008 9:57:00 AM
Sex is definitely better now...was married for 38 years, then widowed...only in the last years of that marriage was the sex great...married again... the sex was awful...after the divorce, I kept wishing and hoping to find someone who I could completely relax with and feel free to express myself....and, definitely I did...my kids think I should just be sitting in my rocking chair wearing my shawl and rocking my life away....no thank you...the body may be showing some signs of wear,but the mind and emotions are still raring to go..:o)
Comment by said... - Tuesday, October 07, 2008 1:10:00 PM
i'm 72 my husband 73. its so much better and more fulfilling now. the older we get the better the sex gets.
Comment by said... - Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:20:00 PM
I am 28 yrs old and married last year....i feel sex is always great...we all have a right to enjoy our sex lives at any age......moreover sexually active life keeps you happy n younger looking...as it releases Endorphins(hormone)....i fully agree "the pilot may not be as young, but he sure knows where to land the plane" this is funny but true....so so guys enjoy ur sex lives.
Comment by said... - Thursday, January 08, 2009 12:12:00 AM
I am a 46yo woman and am having more orgasms than I ever thought possible. My partner is 38 and he is truly a great lover, but I still am astounded at how my body, mind, and soul respond to his caresses, kisses and lovemaking. He and I both work full time and he is frequently out of town, when he comes home he really comes home and so do I.
Comment by said... - Friday, February 06, 2009 4:56:00 AM
i think cause we become more experience and the life pressure come less then befor
Comment by Colonel said... - Friday, February 06, 2009 1:19:00 PM
My wife and I are 68 & 67 respectively. Sex now is definitely better than when we were so stressed out with work and raising a family. Years ago it was get on, get off and move on to something else. Now the time spent in the whole sex process is much longer than ever before. The quality of our sexual sessions are 100% better than it ever was at 30. My wife is finally telling me how good it is and when we orgasm together it is wonderful.
Comment by said... - Friday, February 06, 2009 6:24:00 PM
I thought that part of my life was over at 64 years, then I reconnected with a high school sweetheart, the sex is better than when I was much younger, it's been over two years with no sign of letting up :) we're looking towards many, many years together and a continued sex life.
Comment by said... - Friday, February 06, 2009 7:29:00 PM
I'm 58 now, I had an histerectomy two years ago and, I enjoy sex much more now than ever before, I keep fit myself, I'm feelling absolutely better than ever!!
Comment by said... - Friday, February 06, 2009 9:35:00 PM
Sex does get better with age; there are ways to get by the minor problems of aging women but I think if both are heathly and still want to feel the a bit sexy I think it is okay as long as it does not hurt the other's health!
Comment by said... - Sunday, February 08, 2009 9:03:00 AM
hate to be a wet blanket, but not so much for me. the sex I thought was great up until 18 months ago. We had been married 43 years, I was 61 and my husband had an affair. guess he didn't think I was so great. we are still married, but now no sex at all.
Comment by said... - Friday, June 12, 2009 3:45:00 PM
I've been on blood pressure and cholesterol medication, which has all but stamped out my libido. My wife has packed on fifty pounds. Need I say more...younger and beautiful was better!
Comment by said... - Friday, June 12, 2009 5:29:00 PM
I am in my prime @41 and my husband has NO sex drive ,very frustrating
Comment by said... - Friday, June 12, 2009 9:16:00 PM
I am 64 and my companion of 7yrs is 55. We both work full time and we both have health concerns. Our sexual encounters last for hours (no pills needed). I have multiple orgasams and we have one big mind blowing one together. We practice Tantric sex and nothing is forbidden as long as we both agree on trying it.
I had never been able to be sexually free with my ex-husband, of 25yrs, he was very straight laced. Even though we had sex 3 times a day almost everyday, it was unfulling for me.
I wouldn't go back to being 20 for anything! If you're not enjoyng sex, you dont't have the right partner.
Incidently we share a common wall with our 24yr old male neighbor and he's asked us for lessons.
Comment by said... - Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:34:00 AM
My sex life has been hreat until just 80 and diabetes 2 took its toll, even now I do all I can to enjoy the activity of sex play, as my father used to say 'use your tongue boy, off hips on to lips'and that was nearly 70 years ago. lucky with my parents who understood that life was for living.
Comment by said... - Saturday, June 13, 2009 11:03:00 AM
Wow! Most of these comments are SO positive. I am 64 and married to the same man for 41 years. It's a struggle to keep things new and alive. Menopause causes physical changes which can hinder pleasure. Hormone replacement therapy and topical Estrace have helped. But the best product I have found is ZESTRA! Women, try it! You'll definitely like it! It's amazing!
Comment by said... - Saturday, June 13, 2009 12:05:00 PM
Sex is sacred and fun filling at any age once both perosons are deeply connected, apreciate what one does for the other, both recieve and give, are always talking about it in different ways and knows how to pleasure your partner to the extent that she says you make the woman of me come out! It got to be love, safe and timely chosen. Maybe people men are scared that with age longer erection ages! well do some homework,guys. And women are worried that satisfaction lies is duration- be patient honey and search for ideas.
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