Some people believe that once a person reaches the older adult age range, he will no longer show any interest in doing the things he used to enjoy such as sex and intimacy. This is untrue, of course, for the need for intimacy has no age limits. A person’s hunger for affection, intimacy, and emotional bond with another person is limitless.
However, there are still a significant number of older men and women who no longer have a fulfilling and happy sexual and intimate relationships with their partners. When a person doesn’t have a healthy physical and emotional relationship with someone, he or she may suffer from low self-esteem and poor physical health.
What causes poor sexual health?
As one ages, his body experiences physical and physiological changes that can affect his sexual health and relationship with another person.
Common physical changes:
When a woman ages, she will eventually experience physical changes in the body that are associated to hormonal imbalance and menopause. For instance, the vagina takes longer time to lubricate and swell when aroused. This physical change can really make intercourse painful,...