Fifty and Still Sexy

By Janet Piima If you believe everything you see on TV, once they hit middle age, men are past the point of having vital sex lives. That may be true for some.  But a recent study of males (married and single) between 20 and 79 suggests that generally, the decade of their fifties is a pretty good time for men and sex.  Not that a 50 year old male can expect to have the stamina and vitality of a young buck. Naturally that’s where youth has the advantage.   But in terms of the big picture, fifty- something men are more satisfied with their sex lives than those in their 30s and 40s, and nearly as satisfied as those in their 20s.  Here’s what the study showed about overall satisfaction, on a scale of one to four. Men in their 20s:  2.79 30s: 2.55 40: 2.72 5os 2.77 60s 2.46 70s 2.14 At the same time, fifty-something men also report more incidences of sexual performance problems like erectile dysfunction, which makes the above statistics that much more surprising.  A doctor involved in the study interpreted these findings to mean that the likelihood of sexual problems did not necessarily equal dissatisfaction. Sophie D. Fossa who authored the study and conducted the research (along with experts from the University of Oslo, The University of Bergen, and Harvard Medical School) was quoted on Suntimes.com as saying “"Although men experience more problems and less sexual function as they get older, it doesn't necessarily follow that they are less satisfied with their sex lives as a result.'' What Other Factors May Be Involved? It shouldn’t be all that surprising that people in their fifties are able to enjoy their sex lives more.  In their thirties and forties most men are stressed by careers, finances, and raising children, all factors that can take a toll on overall satisfaction.  Once those pressures lighten up, many men and women find it easier to enjoy their relationships again.   And, couples in their fifties have, in most cases, been together longer than couples in their thirties and forties. They know how to please each other and they have different expectations from sex.  Not surprisingly, there is a strong link between commitment and satisfaction. Does this mean fifty-something males wouldn’t like to suggest some changes?  Not at all.  According to an AARP study, one out of three male respondents said they’d be even happier if their partner took the initiative in the bedroom now and then.   Fifty and Sexy Comments (0) >> Write comment Name Email Website Title Comment Write the displayed characters Add Comment

 

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