Women still have sexual needs at the age of 60

Although women's sexual needs are not as strong as men's, unlike men, women's sexual needs will gradually become stronger as they age. So it is very normal for some older women to still have sexual needs, and sexual life can also beneficially regulate physical and mental health. So if women in their sixties still have sexual needs, what impact will this have on their lives?

A recent survey by the American Association of Retired Persons found that sex remains an important part of the lives of older Americans. More than half of older adults say they are satisfied with their sex lives. Among the elderly over 75 years old, 64% of men still think that their partner's body is "attractive", and 58% of men still have sexual partners; 57% of women of the same age still have a good impression of their partner's body, and 21% of them still have sex.

Traditional ideas hold that after people turn 60, as their physical functions decline, their sexual desires will become lower and lower, and even their gender characteristics will become less obvious. They have extremely low demands for sex. In addition to natural aging reasons, cardiovascular disease, glandular and hormone system abnormalities, and the effects of various drugs are important reasons. Some older men are very sensitive, and when they occasionally fail to have sex, they become self-denying, which leads them to give up sexual activity; the same is true for older women. Many people take it for granted that they will lose their sexual interest after menopause, and thus suppress their own desires from the bottom of their hearts.

However, famous American sexologists Starr Weiner and Bletcher have provided new perspectives for people to understand the sexual behavior and attitudes of people over 60 years old through their books "Report on Sexual Problems of the Elderly" and "Love and Sex among the Elderly" respectively. They point out that older people also have normal sexual needs and behaviors.

Studies have found that aging does not drastically reduce the need and desire for sex among older people. Although older men have slower erections, their ability to reach orgasm is no worse than when they were young; women can not only maintain their sexual interest and ability after menopause, but many also say that their sex life is more perfect because they no longer have to worry about unwanted pregnancies. Among older Americans, the ways of sexual behavior are quite diverse. Sexual intercourse, masturbation, hand job, orgasm, and non-direct sexual intercourse can all give them a sense of satisfaction. Recent studies have found that healthy elderly people can even produce energetic sperm. The famous painter Picasso gave birth to a son at the age of 90, which is the best proof of this.

In this regard, experts point out that the elderly should lead an active and moderate sex life, be confident in their sexual abilities, and maintain a moderate frequency and method of sexual life. Elderly patients with chronic diseases may wish to engage in more sexual activities that do not involve direct sexual intercourse, including kissing, hugging, etc., so as to live a "sexually happy" old age.

Sexual misunderstanding: Older women also have sexual hunger and need to be moisturized

It is generally believed that older women have almost no sexual desire due to the decline of ovarian function and the cessation of female hormone secretion. It is just that men’s sexual desire fades later, so older women still face sexual problems. In fact, this view is not comprehensive. From a biological point of view, the secretion of ovarian hormones and adrenal cortex hormones in elderly women decreases, and the level of sexual activity decreases, but the hypothalamus and pituitary gland still secrete gonadotropins. The main factors that determine the sexual demands of older women are psychological factors. For example, whether they are confident in their sexual abilities, whether the couple's sexual life has been harmonious over the years, whether they have other psychological disorders, etc. Many experts believe that if older women maintain their sexual desires and an appropriate sex life, it can delay the atrophy of reproductive organs such as the vagina and help prevent brain aging.

Of course, the sex life of older women cannot be like that of middle-aged and young women. Instead, it is mainly based on emotional communication, caressing, hugging, etc., to experience the joy brought by the intimacy of the marital relationship and achieve sexual satisfaction. If elderly women experience difficulty and pain during sexual intercourse, they can use some lubricants under the guidance of a doctor, such as paraffin oil, vaseline, and a small amount of a mixture of courtship hormone and cod liver oil.