10 ways sex changes as you get older (and often, for the better…)
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Key Points:
- A UK study reveals high levels of sexual activity among older adults, with 86% of men and 60% of women aged 60–69 reporting being sexually active, and notable percentages continuing into their 70s and beyond.
- The Lancet reports a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections among people aged 55 and older, with rates more than doubling in the past decade.
- Good Housekeeping readers shared insights debunking common stereotypes about sex later in life, emphasizing ongoing sexual enjoyment, changing desires, and the importance of intimacy over performance.
- Common myths challenged include the notions that sex always improves with age, that penis size matters, and that sex must resemble pornographic portrayals to be satisfying.
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