How to Maintain a Healthy Sexual Life Into Old Age?

"Seize the moment, or it might pass you by" – this age-old adage fittingly applies to most people in their later years, regardless of whether it refers to wisdom, strength, body flexibility, or the ability to maintain a vibrant sexual life. Regular physical exercise, a balanced diet, stress management – all these remain as crucial in old age as they are in youth. A satisfactory state of health and, of course, sexual practice contribute significantly to many men remaining sexually active in their 70s or 80s, while women continue their sexual lives throughout their lifetime.

What measures should one take in their younger years to ensure they won't be devoid of pleasant intimate moments in their older age?

If you switch your focus entirely to sports or work and gradually stop engaging in sexual activities, testosterone production will decrease, desire will wane, and eventually, bedtime might only mean sleep. This warning particularly targets shy young individuals spending their lives online instead of living in the real world. Also at risk are men in their 30s deeply absorbed in their careers and those over 40 dealing with divorce.

Nearly all of us are familiar with forced abstinence: military service, business trips, quarrels with partners – all capable of interrupting our sex lives for some time. However, if the break lasts more than 3 months, returning to previous sexual activity might require effort. Interestingly, strong sexual constitution makes abstaining more challenging, yet reactions return swiftly. Mild abstinence isn't a tough ordeal, but regaining the former form becomes challenging.

If a sexual hiatus is inevitable, doctors advise acquiring adult magazines and taking matters into your own hands at least once a week.

This isn’t about prostate issues or syphilis; it’s about simple inflammations and illnesses not directly linked to sex but exerting a significant influence. Try engaging in sex when you have high blood pressure, a pounding headache, or an exacerbated ulcer – it will become immediately clear what we mean.

Each of us carries our unique microbial park. If you have a steady partner, your microbes get used to each other. However, a new partner means a new microbial set, and if you frequently change partners, your body will quickly adapt.

This article underscores the importance of taking proactive measures early on to maintain a healthy and satisfying sexual life well into the later years.