New research reveals that a substantial number of senior citizens in their 80s and 90s desire sex and get it, but not everyone is so lucky. According to a recently released study, 54% of women polled have had less sex since entering menopause, and most are not too pleased about it. Can you blame them? Although the statistic isn't exactly surprising — popular myth has always maintained that women's sex drive drops as they age — it might be time to give this old wives' tale the boot; while it rings true for some, it might be holding other women back. What's more, sexual dissatisfaction isn't just an older woman's problem — a ho-hum sex life can come on at any age. But it doesn't have to be this way, no matter what your age. Read on for ways to rev up your engine and reignite your flame tonight:
Overcoming Menopause
Let's be frank: menopause blows. You'd be hard-pressed to find a woman who, after going through it, would want to do it all over again. But it also doesn't have to be the torture it frequently feels like. You can enter menopause while keeping your sanity and your sexuality intact. The key is thinking outside the box:
- Video: Surviving menopause
- Discovering sexual pleasure at an older age
- Get support from other menopausal iVillagers
