Can a very active sex life in the early years affect one’s sexual life later?

A very active sexual life in youth does not precipitate an early termination of the sex drive or capacity. On the contrary, persons having a strong sexual interest and capacity in the early years are more likely to retain the same in the later years. This was confirmed by a longitudinal study on sexual behavior and old age.

What are the most common conditions which could decrease sex drive in later years?

The common reasons for a reduced sex drive in later years are

1. Monotony and loss of interest
2. Changes in physical appearance
3. Misconceptions about one’s waning sexuality
4. Lack of communication
5. Depression

As a man grows older, erection takes a longer time to occur. Similarly, in women, lubrication takes a longer time to occur. A man may often require direct physical stimulation to achieve erection and the same is also true of a woman’s lubrication. The color of the semen changes from white to light yellow, the consistency gets thinner and the quantity decreases. When, people are not informed about these facts, anxiety can be generated, as there is a vast discrepancy between the unrealistic expectations and the real experience. This paralyses the sexual response leading to avoidance of sexual overtures.

Older persons tend to become obese because of sedentary lives, lack of exercise and changes in hormonal levels. Exercises for toning up the muscles and good functioning of the body, are essential. All these help in improving the self-image and making a better sex life.