How physical changes interfere with sex life in old age

Healthy eating, physical activity, and medical monitoring help maintain an active sex life

Seeking a healthy diet, practicing exercises and regular consultations with a doctor can greatly improve the quality of life of the elderly. The better your health, the better the quality of free time, which is more abundant at this stage of life. However, in addition to talking about food and physical activity, it is very important to talk about sexual life in old age. This argument is still very repressed in society and, on the other hand, exerts a great influence on the quality of life.

Major changes in a woman’s body

According to Dr. Mônica Lopes, pelvic physiotherapist and specialist in women’s health, the most striking change for women occurs in the climacteric (phase that begins before menopause and extends a few years later) and continues with menopause, generating physical and emotional consequences in relation to sexual health.

In the third age, “can present the consequences of menopausesuch as vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, increased tendency to urinary and vaginal infections, perineal flaccidity, urinary incontinence, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease “, explains Mônica Lopes.

The woman’s relationship with sexual activity has always been closely linked to the psychological situation, this occurs in all phases of life. However, in old age she is more susceptible to depression and mood swings, which hinder sexual interest.

Major changes in the human body

In men, as we age, there is a progressive decrease in the production of testosterone (male sex hormone). “In medical practice, it’s called Androgenic Decline of Aging Male (DAEM), and in the secular community it’s known as ‘Andropause,'” explains Dr. Francisco Coutinho, urologist.

Furthermore, according to him, the symptoms of andropause are not only sexual, such as decreased sexual desire and performance. There are also a number of symptoms, such as sleep disturbances, depression, irritability, decreased muscle mass, osteoporosis, among others.

Furthermore, erectile quality decreases and the man begins to have greater difficulty in obtaining and maintaining a rigid penile erection for a sexual intercourse. Again according to Dr. Francisco Coutinho, this decrease in erection often results in an image of rapid ejaculation, reducing the pleasure in the relationship.

How to dodge the changes that interfere with your sex life

There are several ways to improve sexual pleasure and interest at this stage of life. Good nutrition, physical activity, consultations with gynecologists and psychologists are always good preventive practices for healthy aging.

Furthermore, «the woman can also count on sexual improvement through an area that specifically takes care of the perineal muscles, which actively participate in the sexual act and that it can present flaccidity in the climacteric and in the menopause: urogynecological physiotherapy “, emphasizes Dr. Mônica Lopes.

For men, in addition to a healthy diet, the practice of physical activities and the prevention of chronic diseases, it is very important “to maintain a lot of dialogue with the partner, to recognize their limits and difficulties, which for men can be the most difficult part , and follow a treatment that improves sex life, “says Dr. Francisco Coutinho.

Treatment of the disease

When you have an active sex life in old age, it is very important to have close medical supervision, because, since sex is a physical activity, it is good to be attentive to the health of the heart and lungs. The use of condoms is also essential at this stage of life. “Anyone who has an active sex life should be aware of the risks of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HPV, AIDS, hepatitis B and C, among others,” warns Dr. Monica Lopes.

+The best content in your email for free. Choose your favorite Earth Newsletter. Click here!

Source: Terra

Benjamin

Benjamin Smith is a fashion journalist and author at Gossipify, known for his coverage of the latest fashion trends and industry insights. He writes about clothing, shoes, accessories, and runway shows, providing in-depth analysis and unique perspectives. He’s respected for his ability to spot emerging designers and trends, and for providing practical fashion advice to readers.