Better sex
Here are some tips, from sexual health experts, for maintaining a happy sex life into old age.
- Change positions if you have pain.
- Try using a water-based lubricant such as KY jelly.
- Try sex in the morning, when you're more relaxed.
- Use touch and massage with each other.
- Take painkillers before starting to have sex, if prescribed them.
- Don't only stick to set times and days for sex - be spontaneous!
- Make sure you have enough time without interruptions.
- Find out the possible side-affects of any medication you are taking and discuss these with your doctor – particularly if they are likely to affect your libido/desire levels.
- Don't assume you are 'past it' because of physical problems during sex.
- Don't always judge good sex on having an orgasm.
- Avoid too much alcohol before having sex.
- Try not to have sex after a heavy meal.
- Don't assume that a lower sex drive or sexual problems are to do with age - it may be linked to medication.
- Don't assume penetration is the only real way to sexual fulfillment.
- And finally - Don't be anxious about seeking help.
