5 Reasons Your Libido Slows After 60: It's Totally Normal (And What to Do)
Discover why desire might wane and how you can still stay connected and joyful in your relationship.
1. Hormonal Changes
As we get older, our bodies change. Estrogen and testosterone levels drop, which can make us feel less interested in the bedroom action.
2. Medications and Health Conditions
Medications like antidepressants or health issues such as diabetes can put a damper on your sex drive too.
3. Mental and Emotional Factors
Stress from life’s ups and downs—maybe a big move, job changes, or just general worry—can zap your desire for action in the sheets.
4. Physical Health Concerns
Physical problems like chronic pain or feeling tired all the time can make sex less fun or even unappealing.
5. Relationship Dynamics
Keeping the lines of communication open and nurturing emotional connections are key. If you’re not spending quality time together, it’s harder to feel that spark.
Explore books on relationship counseling to learn more about enhancing communication and strengthening connections in your relationship.
- Come As You Are — Emily Nagoski · the science of desire, especially responsive desire — a genuine myth-buster.
- She Comes First — Ian Kerner · a frank, practical classic on female pleasure.
- Better Sex Through Mindfulness — Lori Brotto · evidence-based work on attention, arousal and getting out of your head.
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