I’ll just bet your parents were just like mine growing up. No one ever mentioned the word SEX because it was considered a “dirty” word. Thank heavens we grew up and realized that it’s not a bad word after all.
Our attitudes towards sex has changed so much since the era of “free love”. We’re the “baby boomers’ and we accepted the concept of sex with open arms. No more were we sent out of the room because the conversation turned to sex.
Sex is a healthy part of any relationship and we embraced that concept. It wasn’t something “dirty”, but something that we experienced with someone we love. It’s a pleasurable act and why would we want the pleasure to stop as we age. We don’t have to. We know what makes our partner feel good and they know what makes us feel good. This is great benefit of having sex when you age.
When we were younger and in our prime, sex was pretty much what we thought about all the time. It was extremely important. Believe me when I say that that is true for women as much as men. It was a way to express your feelings for someone you loved. Plus, it was a whole heck of a lot of fun! It might not feel as important to us as we age but it is still a great way to express our feelings to someone we love.
Of course it’s worth the effort! Do you like the feeling of warmth and comfort of having intercourse? Well that’s not all there is in having that warm and comfortable relationship with you spouse or significant other. Spending time together without “worrying” that you might have to have sex if you get too close is so very important. Who knows, this may be the catalyst that you need in your marriage. It should be fun and enjoyable for both of you.
The urgency of sex might not be what it used to be when we were all 25 years old. Our bodies change, our priorities change, our desires change, but none of those things mean that your love for one another has changed. If having sex sometimes feels like a chore, discuss what else, sexually, that you and your spouse can do together that you both find pleasurable and end up being satisfied.
You can’t let this change in your life control your life. Love one another and look for ways to spice it up in the bedroom. Don’t let sex become humdrum! Find out what pushes your buttons and go with it.
Learn more about having sex when you age. Stop by Marion Wilkinson’s site where you can find out more about sex and aging and what you can do about it.
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