It really doesn’t matter what age an adult is, sex is a constant. It’s thrown at us from every angle in magazine and television ads, and the countless pieces of junk email talking about dating sites, better sex and penis enlargement. After age 50, though, some people are under the mistaken impression that romance and sex are supposed to simply stop.
Pablo Picasso fathered a child when he was in his late 60s, and there were no little blue pills back then. People can be sexually active their entire adult lives if they are healthy enough. For some people, that’s incentive enough to keep in shape. Men’s struggles with blood flow and erections make big news, however, some people forget that women have some issues of their own as they get older.
Menopause. That word really says enough all on its own. Some women feel dry down there, uncomfortable during sex, and/or struggle with a lowered libido. Don’t worry. There are products and medications that can help. There are medications to increase blood flow for men and women. Lubricants can replace moisture, and for some women, that’s all they need. While some women experience a little hair loss during menopause, one good side effect, they might not have to shave their legs anymore. And this is a big one, no more messy periods to work around during sex.
There is a snowballing number of people hitting their 50s, and the information and products that are being developed for people of this age group are growing as well. Dating sites for the over-50 crowd are popping up all over the internet. If people weren’t connecting, they would not be thriving.
While some places are less hairy, others – like men’s noses and ears seem to sprout hair like it’s going out of style. Wrinkles pop up in the most unlikely places, like the base of your neck or in your cleavage. Ladies, avoid getting on top during intercourse. When you lean over, things sag and droop. Then again, other spots like stomachs and butts seem to grow to outrageous proportions. For some people, the awkwardness is almost as bad as puberty.
While you should try to get your body into good shape, it’s not just the shapely who are finding sex and romance. Full-bodied men and women are hooking up, too. Make sure you are healthy enough for sex, though. No one wants to die in the saddle. What would your kids think?
