Many people have such a question: As they get older, will sexual function decline? In fact, this is not the case. There are many factors that affect sexual function, including some diseases. As long as the cause is found and symptomatic treatment is carried out, everyone can enjoy sex well.
What factors will affect sex life?
1. Age
With the growth of age, the reduction of female estrogen secretion will make the vaginal wall thinner and dry, which is more likely to be torn in sexual activities, resulting in pain and bleeding, often ending in embarrassment. According to statistics, 65% of the elderly men over 65 years old have erectile dysfunction. Many male compatriots will prolong and reduce the time and frequency of reviving their glory.
2. Surgery
Many people worry about the impact of surgery on sexual function, especially those that include genital parts. But in fact, most people can regain the fun of sex after surgery.
3. Drugs
Some drugs can affect sexual function. They mainly include some antihypertensive drugs, antiallergic drugs, antidepressants, sedatives, hypoglycemic drugs and some anti-ulcer drugs (such as ranitidine). Some can cause impotence or ejaculation disorders in men, while others can reduce sexual desire in women.
Step 4 Drink
Excessive drinking can cause erectile dysfunction in men and delayed orgasm in women.
What diseases will affect the sexual function of the elderly?
1. Arthritis
Joint pain caused by arthritis often makes sex uncomfortable and unbearable. Joint replacement or taking certain drugs can often relieve the pain. Proper exercise, timely daily life and warm water bath can also help relieve the disease.
2. Chronic pain
Any kind of persistent pain can affect the intimate relationship between the two sexes. In fact, as long as you actively seek treatment, the symptoms of chronic pain are not incurable. However, some analgesic drugs can affect sexual function. Therefore, when planning to take such drugs, you should communicate with your doctor in advance and discuss the best medication plan.
3. Dementia
Some elderly people with dementia, Instead, their sexual desire is more vigorous and they are more eager for physical contact. However, some patients with severe dementia are no longer able to identify their spouse but are still seeking sexual contact. This will make their real spouse feel embarrassed and difficult. For such patients, we suggest actively seeking the help of professional doctors, nurses and trained social workers.
4. Diabetes
Diabetes can make some male patients erectile dysfunction. Female diabetic patients are more prone to mycotic vaginitis, leading to vaginal pruritus and discomfort, thus affecting sexual function and reducing sexual desire. In fact, as long as active treatment, these two problems can be solved.
5. Heart Disease
Older people who have had heart attacks often worry that sex will be induced again. Although sex is generally safe, we still recommend following the doctor’s advice on sex for such elderly people.
6. Stroke
Strokes often seriously affect sexual function. For patients with partial muscle weakness or paralysis, changing body position or implanting some medical equipment may improve sexual function. In fact, some patients with paralysis below the waist can still enjoy orgasm and sexual pleasure.
7. Depression
Lack of interest in activities that have been loved and enjoyed in the past, such as intimate behaviors and sex life, may be a symptom of depression. Sometimes people are often difficult to realize the existence of depression. At this time, they can seek the help of a psychiatrist. Depression can also be treated and controlled.
8. Urinary incontinence
Although both fecal incontinence can occur, However, urinary incontinence is more common in older women. For example, stress urinary incontinence often occurs when exercising, coughing, sneezing or lifting weights. Many people will avoid sex because abdominal pressure often increases during sex and leads to urinary incontinence. But urinary incontinence can also be treated.
Therefore, if you have the above diseases, in order to enjoy your sex life well, it is best to consult a doctor. Especially for men, because of some diseases, they may not behave enough [men] in their sex life, and will not consult a doctor because of inferiority, thus missing the best treatment opportunity.