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The Sexual Aging of Men and Women
Are you and your partner on similar sexual pathways?
We all age. Our bodies change; our sex drives change; our desirability changes; our hobbies change.
As a guy who is reluctantly aging, I hear countless stories from other couples who feel hopelessly out of sync with their partner sexually. One of the two has a higher sex drive than the other. Or, even worse, one or both no longer find the other attractive or desirable. It puts a tremendous strain on their relationship that — obviously — extends way beyond the bedroom.
So, as we age with our partners, how can we make sure that our sex lives stay on the same page?
Tip number 1 — While we can never guarantee that things will stay hot and heavy, the number one mission-critical thing we can do to give ourselves a fighting chance to remain desired is to keep fit and energetic into our older years.
Nothing saps our desire and desirability more than seeing ourselves (or our partners) turn into a lazy puddle of blah. I’m not speaking only about physical fitness (although that is a part), but we should try to stay fit, healthy, and energetic for our partners.
This involved staying in shape and healthy. But it also consists of having new hobbies you are excited about and can bring into the relationship. Nothing is…
