A desire to enjoy a close personal relationship with your partner is natural during any stage of your life. However all too often work pressures, worries about paying the bills and having children can sometimes put strain on a couple’s sex life to the extent that it almost ceases to exist. Many couples try to resume their love life when they have more free time to spend together, for example after the children fly the nest or during retirement, but find that their sex drive or ability to have a sexual relationship is not the same as before. Where previously psychological problems such as stress or anxiety lead to little or no sexual desire, physical problems which lead to both female and dysfonction sexuelle masculine are now the cause of diminished libido. Whilst you may generally feel fit and healthy there may be aspects of your health which are limiting your normal sexual function. Common health problems such as high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease can indirectly cause erectile dysfunction in men. For women sexual dysfunction can occur due to the same health issues which cause problems in men, but can also begin following the menopause, where an imbalance of hormones leads to loss of desire, loss of arousal, problems orgasming and even pain during sex.
Age related conditions which contribute to sexual dysfunction can be diagnosed and treated. It can be frustrating not knowing why your body does not behave in the same way it used to. Give yourself peace of mind by visiting your doctor. A regular health check which includes taking some medical and lifestyle history, as well as a full physical examination is recommended on a yearly basis especially once you hit 50. You should have a consultation with a doctor or nurse and they should check for signs of heart, or cardiovascular problems, by testing your blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol levels. If you are a man your testosterone levels should be monitored and prostate examined. If you are a woman you should always have a breast and gynaecological check. Your yearly health examination will give you the chance to discuss any health concerns you may have or ask for advice from a professional on how best to look after yourself, so take the opportunity to speak to your doctor and perhaps ask them to help you put together a health plan which incorporates diet and exercise, so you are able to lower your risk of health problems in the future.
The bottom line is that age does not have to be a barrier to an active sex life. If you and your partner are healthy and in love, you can still enjoy intimacy and sexual fulfillment.