Libido and Age

With theirs bodies slowing down with time and age, sexual libido, among seniors, continues to be as racy a topic as ever. Numerous studies have shown that though the body goes through momentous changes through the ages 50-60, the human body is still capable of yearning for companionship. The changes include menopause in women, which in certain cases can occur over a few years, leading to low levels of testosterone, a hormone that is key to healthy sexual libido, which women produce in their ovaries and adrenal glands. As other ovarian hormone levels drop after menopause or surgical removal of the ovaries, so does the amount of desire-boosting testosterone. Andropause also leads to a drop in testosterone which in turn leads to a loss of energy and concentration, depression, and mood swings. These symptoms often lead\add to stress, which may culminate in impotence. Psychological factors such as a lack of privacy and/or intimacy, stress or fatigue, distraction or depression can very well contribute to a huge drop in libido among both the sexes. This drop in libido is both, natural and expected and does not necessarily need to hamper one’s sexual lifestyle. With the advent of Viagra and hormone supplements anyone can lead an active, satisfied sex life regardless of age.