Women grow increasingly satisfied with their sex lives after they turn 40, according to a study published by American Journal of Medicine.
A survey of 1,303 sexually active older women found that sexual satisfaction in women increases with age and those not engaging in sex are satisfied with their sex lives. A majority of study participants report frequent arousal and orgasm that continue into old age, despite low sexual desire.
More than half of all women surveyed said they were very or moderately satisfied with their sex life. The percentage of women who described themselves as sexually satisfied increased with age.
The median age in the study was 67 years and 63% were postmenopausal. Half the respondents who reported having a partner had been sexually active in the last 4 weeks. The likelihood of sexual activity declined with increasing age. The majority of the sexually active women, 67.1%, achieved orgasm most of the time or always. The youngest and oldest women in the study reported the highest frequency of orgasm satisfaction.
40% of all women stated that they never or almost never felt sexual desire, and one third of the sexually active women reported low sexual desire.
A survey of 1,303 sexually active older women found that sexual satisfaction in women increases with age and those not engaging in sex are satisfied with their sex lives. A majority of study participants report frequent arousal and orgasm that continue into old age, despite low sexual desire.
More than half of all women surveyed said they were very or moderately satisfied with their sex life. The percentage of women who described themselves as sexually satisfied increased with age.
The median age in the study was 67 years and 63% were postmenopausal. Half the respondents who reported having a partner had been sexually active in the last 4 weeks. The likelihood of sexual activity declined with increasing age. The majority of the sexually active women, 67.1%, achieved orgasm most of the time or always. The youngest and oldest women in the study reported the highest frequency of orgasm satisfaction.
40% of all women stated that they never or almost never felt sexual desire, and one third of the sexually active women reported low sexual desire.
WHY SEX IS BETTER IN MY LATE FORTIES THAN WHEN I WAS IN MY TWENTIES
I’m 47 and I love sex!
I’m happily married with three children, two of whom are teenagers, and I write sexual health and pleasure articles.
Here, I want to share my thoughts on why I’m having better sex now than when I was in my 20s.
This is to dispel the common view that by the time you hit your 40s, your sex life will be non existent.
At the age of 20 I was clueless about sex, men and my body. Now, I’m a mature woman who loves sex and knows what she wants.
I get fed up reading negative articles about being premenopausal, something which I am.
There are so many things you can do to have a better sex life but, for many women, they either haven’t experienced good sex or just don’t like it and, rather than exploring way in which to overcome any sexual problems they may have, they give up.
I know that many women who do enjoy sex experience a wide range of sexual problems from decreased libido to vaginal dryness - myself included - but there are things you can do to overcome these symptoms.
Thinking back to my childhood, my sex education was very limited.
I had a couple of boyfriends and a few one night stands but never had an orgasm as they were as inept at sex as me.
After moving to London, I met my husband when I was 23.
Sex wasn’t always great. I experienced vaginismus, painful contractions of the vagina, before having children.
Thankfully, this disappeared when I gave up my job and moved to New York.
I also had many bouts of thrush, cystitis and urinary tract infections, all of which made me wary about having sex, as they seemed to be sex-related.
Over time, I learnt that scented products are problematic and that hormonal changes cause thrush -but no one ever offered this advice at the time.
We also never used lubricants which would make sex more pleasurable.
These days, researching sex and writing about it has been an eye-opener and has made me realise just how lucky I am to have such a good sex life, compared to many people.
It got me thinking about what makes sex so much better for me and my husband now we’re in our late 40s.
While writing about sex has made me more sexually confident, there are various other reasons...
WE HAVE SEX FREQUENTLY
By this I meant three to four times a week - but not always.
It can be hard work motivating yourself at times, especially if you are tired or don’t feel in the mood/
But I do find myself getting ratty with everyone if we have a dry spell.
We haven’t always had sex this frequently but by making an effort, I often find that the best sex happens when I’m not really in the mood.
You don’t even have to have coital sex, just try foreplay or cuddling and kissing.
Sex toys are fun and there are great sex toys for men too.
Sometimes coital sex isn’t possible but you can still enjoy amazing orgasms in other ways.
SEX IS GOOD FOR US
Having sex makes me feel good.
The benefits of having sex are huge, from releasing feel good endorphins, to reducing stress, making you sleep better and giving you glowing skin, in addition to warding off sexual dysfunction problems.
Owning my company has made me aware of just how many problems people experience when it comes to sex.
So I now write health and pleasure articles, offering practical advice and tips about how to enjoy sexual intimacy whoever you are and whatever your, sexual problem, illness or disease.
I KNOW WHAT I LIKE AND WHAT MY HUSBAND LIKES IN BED
Now I’m in my late 40s, I know what I’m doing when it comes to sex.
I know what I like, what turns me off and how to bring pleasure to myself and my husband.
Being together for over 24 years and married for 17 of them, we have had great sex in the past but are having even better sex now because we talk about it and show each other what we want, need and enjoy.
Even now, it still surprises us when we discover that we both have the same thoughts about the same sexual thing or fantasy.
I KNOW HOW TO LET GO
Now I’m older, I find it easier to let go and enjoy sex, rather than filling my head with all the stuff I have to do or replaying situations and conversations from the day.
Sometimes it can be hard to switch off the chatter in your head.
But I give myself a shake and start concentrating on the pleasurable sensations running through my body, not if I’ve done the packed lunches for my children, who are really old enough to do their own.
Samantha Evans, co-founder of Jo Divine
Original and full article published by Healthista and Daily Mail
I’m 47 and I love sex!
I’m happily married with three children, two of whom are teenagers, and I write sexual health and pleasure articles.
Here, I want to share my thoughts on why I’m having better sex now than when I was in my 20s.
This is to dispel the common view that by the time you hit your 40s, your sex life will be non existent.
At the age of 20 I was clueless about sex, men and my body. Now, I’m a mature woman who loves sex and knows what she wants.
I get fed up reading negative articles about being premenopausal, something which I am.
There are so many things you can do to have a better sex life but, for many women, they either haven’t experienced good sex or just don’t like it and, rather than exploring way in which to overcome any sexual problems they may have, they give up.
I know that many women who do enjoy sex experience a wide range of sexual problems from decreased libido to vaginal dryness - myself included - but there are things you can do to overcome these symptoms.
Thinking back to my childhood, my sex education was very limited.
I had a couple of boyfriends and a few one night stands but never had an orgasm as they were as inept at sex as me.
After moving to London, I met my husband when I was 23.
Sex wasn’t always great. I experienced vaginismus, painful contractions of the vagina, before having children.
Thankfully, this disappeared when I gave up my job and moved to New York.
I also had many bouts of thrush, cystitis and urinary tract infections, all of which made me wary about having sex, as they seemed to be sex-related.
Over time, I learnt that scented products are problematic and that hormonal changes cause thrush -but no one ever offered this advice at the time.
We also never used lubricants which would make sex more pleasurable.
These days, researching sex and writing about it has been an eye-opener and has made me realise just how lucky I am to have such a good sex life, compared to many people.
It got me thinking about what makes sex so much better for me and my husband now we’re in our late 40s.
While writing about sex has made me more sexually confident, there are various other reasons...
WE HAVE SEX FREQUENTLY
By this I meant three to four times a week - but not always.
It can be hard work motivating yourself at times, especially if you are tired or don’t feel in the mood/
But I do find myself getting ratty with everyone if we have a dry spell.
We haven’t always had sex this frequently but by making an effort, I often find that the best sex happens when I’m not really in the mood.
You don’t even have to have coital sex, just try foreplay or cuddling and kissing.
Sex toys are fun and there are great sex toys for men too.
Sometimes coital sex isn’t possible but you can still enjoy amazing orgasms in other ways.
SEX IS GOOD FOR US
Having sex makes me feel good.
The benefits of having sex are huge, from releasing feel good endorphins, to reducing stress, making you sleep better and giving you glowing skin, in addition to warding off sexual dysfunction problems.
Owning my company has made me aware of just how many problems people experience when it comes to sex.
So I now write health and pleasure articles, offering practical advice and tips about how to enjoy sexual intimacy whoever you are and whatever your, sexual problem, illness or disease.
I KNOW WHAT I LIKE AND WHAT MY HUSBAND LIKES IN BED
Now I’m in my late 40s, I know what I’m doing when it comes to sex.
I know what I like, what turns me off and how to bring pleasure to myself and my husband.
Being together for over 24 years and married for 17 of them, we have had great sex in the past but are having even better sex now because we talk about it and show each other what we want, need and enjoy.
Even now, it still surprises us when we discover that we both have the same thoughts about the same sexual thing or fantasy.
I KNOW HOW TO LET GO
Now I’m older, I find it easier to let go and enjoy sex, rather than filling my head with all the stuff I have to do or replaying situations and conversations from the day.
Sometimes it can be hard to switch off the chatter in your head.
But I give myself a shake and start concentrating on the pleasurable sensations running through my body, not if I’ve done the packed lunches for my children, who are really old enough to do their own.
Samantha Evans, co-founder of Jo Divine
Original and full article published by Healthista and Daily Mail
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