when you have sex to a
time when you have more
energy. For example, try
being intimate in the
morning rather than at the
end of a long day.
Foreplay. Because it
might take longer for you
or your partner to become
aroused, take more time
to set the stage for
romance, such as a
romantic dinner or an
evening of dancing. Or try
connecting first by
extensive touching or
kissing.
Playfulness. Being
playful with your partner
is important for a good
sex life at any age, but
can be especially helpful
as you age. Tease or
tickle your partner—
whatever it takes to have
fun. With the issues you
may be facing physically
or emotionally, play may
be the ticket to help you
both relax.
Tips for better sex as you age:
Restarting a stalled sex drive
Some older adults give up
having a sex life due to
emotional or medical
challenges. But the vast
majority of these issues do not
have to be permanent. You can
restart a stalled sex drive—and
get your sex life back in
motion. Remember that
maintaining a sex life into your
senior years is a matter of good
health. Try thinking of sex as
something that can keep you in
shape, both physically and
mentally.
Understanding roadblocks
The path to satisfying sex as
you age is not always smooth.
Understanding the problems
can be an effective first step to
finding solutions.
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