Aging causes lots of problems, sexually, but all we hear about on TV or newspaper ads are:
Dificulty maintaining erections, which can be cured by Viagra, and
Premature ejaculation, which doesn’t strike me as a physical problem so much as a social faux pas.
But what about reduced interest? Reduced volume of fluid? Reduced fluid pressure?
Are these considered disfunctions, inasmuch as they would require treatment, or are they considered normal effects of aging and not of interest (to the young researchers at least).
<<Aging causes lots of problems, sexually, but all we hear about on TV or newspaper ads are:
Dificulty maintaining erections, which can be cured by Viagra, and
Premature ejaculation, which doesn’t strike me as a physical problem so much as a social faux pas.
But what about reduced interest? Reduced volume of fluid? Reduced fluid pressure?
Are these considered disfunctions, inasmuch as they would require treatment, or are they considered normal effects of aging and not of interest (to the young researchers at least).>>
Well, I’m not sure if you were speaking about women in your question, but when a woman goes through menopause, she can have both a drop in sexual desire and a loss of vaginal elasticity and lubrication. That’s one of the main reasons for hormone replacement therapy. Also, there are several over the counter and prescription lubricants specifically marketed for women going through menopause.
I’d think that as long as someone was enjoying whatever their current sex life might be, even if it wasn’t the same as it was fifty years before, it wouldn’t be considered a problem, medically speaking. Everyone I’ve talked to that’s considerably older than me (and sorry, but that only goes up to mid 50’s…I don’t know anyone older that I’m comfortable bringing this up with) says that while the hydraulics and the mechanics may not be as impressive, emotionally it’s much more satisfying. Apparently practice does make perfect.