ANSWER: As a teenager, you can't imagineyour parents having sex. When you get to your parents' age, you wonderhow they did without it. Well, chances are, they didn't. While thereare couples who choose to have a quieter sex life, many others continueto enjoy sexual activity until a ripe old age.
In fact, many couples get closer as they get older. They enjoythe time together once the children have flown the nest. And an activesex life is a desirable ingredient to this mix.
But your sex life may have to adapt as you get older. Physicallimitations like arthritis, heart disease or diabetes may make itdifficult for you to enjoy sex as you did when young -- but thatdoesn't mean you can't benefit from getting intimate with your partner.
When you go throughmenopause, levels of thehormone estrogen fall. As a side effect, the cells lining the vaginashrink and it becomes more difficult for the vagina to get adequatelylubricated when you are sexually aroused. This means sex can get dryand uncomfortable. But there are some steps you can try to improve yoursituation. It's important to find a way to keep sexually activethroughout menopause and beyond. Adjust your sexual routine. It may take a little longer foryouto lubricate, so spend more time on foreplay before moving on topenetration. Try some lubricant when you have sex. There are lots ofproducts that can ease the discomfort of sex. Some even contain aspecial warming ingredient to stimulate blood flow to the vagina. Ifyou are still worried, see your doctor for a checkup. They may suggesthormone replacement therapy or estrogen cream. Source: Sunday Mirror(London). Powered by Yellowbrix.
