lubricants can be used in
combination with an estrogen
cream or suppository. The
estrogen helps to restore
elasticity to the vaginal tissues.
Sexual Changes
Women’s arousal patterns
change as they age. It may take
longer for them to become
aroused. They may have less
lubrication. On the other hand,
no longer having to worry
about pregnancy can be
freeing. Some women enjoy
sex even more once they’ve
gone past menopause.
Sexual patterns for men change
with age as well. Women who
have sex with male partners
may notice that it takes longer
for their partners to get an
erection. The erection may not
be as firm as it used to be.
However, many men may be
able to last longer during
intercourse.
Your sex life may change, but
you’re never too old to enjoy
sex.
Don’t Forget to Play Safe
With the increase in erectile
dysfunction (ED) drugs, active
sex lives are on the increase in
older populations. Perhaps
unsurprisingly, this has led to
an increase in STDs among
older adults. According to the
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), HIV is
a growing problem in mature
adults. Individuals over the age
of 55 accounted for 19 percent
of people living with H %X