“Turns out 25% of males aged 45 to 54 experience difficulty with their erection and that can make men self-conscious and less eager to have sex. But remember, whatever is good for your heart is good for your penis, and it’s going to be good for your libido, too.” – Dr. Alan Shindel, professor of urology at the University of California
Recently The New York Times ran a full page of tips for our aging minds and bodies. The Times asked their readers what their concerns were about this stage of life and over 800 people responded. This article is worth reading. Click HERE
Of the 7 issues of greatest concern, the loss of libido and decline of one’s sex drive were at the top of the list with both men and women reporting a decline in their sex drive after the age of 40. For men, it could be low levels of testosterone. Testosterone therapy may help, but more clinical trials are needed. According to one recent estimate, roughly a quarter of men aged 45 to 54 experience difficulty with their erection, and that percentage increases with age.
Women who experience frequent hot flashes and sleep disruption are more likely to report low libido and the vaginal dryness that emerges for some women during menopause can make sex painful. It could also be a crappy relationship, stress, and no energy.