According to statistics, the reproductive potential of males lasts longer than that of females. At least a quarter of the powerhouses over the age of 65 did not reduce potency. Decreased libido after age 40 was more associated with comorbidities affecting overall health and the presence of social causes. Societal perceptions of asexuality and cultural taboos in older adults also play a role in this process.
The seven ages of man
From the age of 20, levels of the main "male" hormone testosterone in men begin to gradually decline. This can manifest as decreased libido, diminished potency and erections.
7 periods in life represented by each strong gender can be conditionally distinguished:
| life cycle, years | Average number of orgasms per week | Period features |
|---|---|---|
| 15-20 | 3 | This is when testosterone levels peak. Rapid recovery of physical strength after ejaculation |
| 20-30 | 3 | Testosterone levels are nearly the same, but the frequency of orgasms may depend on factors such as the presence of a permanent partner. Men become more restrained and can control the duration of intercourse |
| 30-40 | less than 3 | Testosterone levels drop by 1% per year |
| 40-50 | 2 | Many men control themselves in bed, so at this age they become skilled lovers. |
| 50-60 | 1. 75 | No more than 7% of men are completely ineffective, most can satisfy their partner in other ways |
| 60-70 | one | The decrease in the number of sex acts is mainly due to men's own decision to refuse. Erectile dysfunction affects about 20%, but some people can have sex up to 2 times a day |
| 70-80 | less than 1 | In most men, health deteriorates significantly during this period, and therefore sexual activity decreases. About 70% of people can have sex without doping |
The age-related decline in sexual function in men is very different from that in women, whose fertility is not limited by any time frame, as it is after menopause. Sperm production decreases after 40 years, but men remain potent even after age 80.
Statistically, in most men, the sharp decline in testosterone synthesis begins at the age of 55-60. This period can be considered a "frontier", after which ordinary people began to have potency problems.
age change
Among men over 55, the following changes in sex life were noted:
- About 5% of men experience symptoms similar to those of female menopause: general weakness, fatigue, decreased libido to complete impotence, irritability, poor concentration. These phenomena are associated with a decrease in the production of sex hormones.
- Penile erection and more intense stimulation take longer (70% of men).
- The severity of erections was reduced (66%).
- The testicles in the perineum only rise by half, and more slowly than in youth.
- Decreased semen volume.
- Decreased sexual demands and longer intervals between ejaculation.
- During excitation, muscle tone decreases, which is also characteristic of the entire organism.
- For many men, intercourse does not end with ejaculation (62%), which can lead to psychological problems as sexual partners begin to doubt the man's abilities.
- An erection becomes incomplete before intercourse. The lower corpus cavernosum and the head of the penis are more tense than in youth. The soft head is a protective mechanism that prevents damage to the female reproductive organs due to reduced elasticity.
Sperm quality also declines, and there is an increased risk of random genetic mutations in ejaculate that, when a woman becomes pregnant, can lead to the birth of children with autism, schizophrenia and other disorders.
After the age of 50, the chance of conceiving decreases by 11 percent each year, according to medical studies of couples undergoing IVF.
Sexual anxiety occurs in some men who are unaware of the general and sexual changes associated with sexual age. According to statistics, 44% of men therefore have problems communicating with their partners.
The following medical conditions most significantly affect a man's ability to maintain potency:
- Hypertension (29% of patients);
- other cardiovascular disease (55% of cases);
- Obesity (24%);
- diabetes;
- Chronic inflammation of joints, rheumatoid arthritis;
- stroke;
- malignant tumor;
- kidney disease;
- Spinal cord injury;
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (these conditions spread when men believe condom use is unnecessary due to a reduced risk of a partner's pregnancy).
Medications used to treat some of the conditions listed above (arthritis, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular conditions) have a negative effect on sexual function. According to research, about 40% of patients complain of decreased efficacy due to side effects of the drug.
Prostate surgery is also common in this age group, which can lead to loss of erectile capacity and ejaculation. However, when rehabilitation procedures are used, these patients can regain full sexual function.
Older people are embarrassed to see a doctor because of sexual problems because there is a social view that sex over the age of 60 is inappropriate or even shameful. However, regular sexual activity during this time has health benefits:
- Improve the work of the cardiovascular system;
- decreased pain sensitivity;
- Improve skeletal muscle tone;
- increase self-esteem;
- Anxiety levels are reduced.
There is an association between longer lifespan and sexual activity in centenarians.
Are there restrictions on male sexuality?
According to Guinness World Records, the oldest father in the world is Indian Ramajit Raghav, who was pregnant with a child at the age of 96. In modern society, however, there is a stereotype that sexual pleasure is only the norm for the younger generation.
A 1995 study in 106 countries showed that 70 percent of men remained sexually active in old age. Men and women over 60 experience the same romantic and sexual feelings they did when they were younger, but as society leads them to try to suppress them.
Existing statistics collected in the United States and European countries confirm the ability of older adults to have a full sex life:
- 75% of men regularly visit thoughts about sex;
- 52% of men aged 65-97 had sex an average of 2. 5 times a month;
- Most of them would rather do it 2 more times;
- 80% of men experience orgasm;
- 16% of respondents have sex more than once a week;
- 9 out of 10 sexually active people find their sexual partner attractive;
- Two-thirds of married couples continue to experiment with sex;
- Men over the age of 65 masturbate an average of 5 times a month;
- Fewer than 60% of men over 80 do not have a sexual partner;
- 11% of respondents were sexually active between the ages of 90-95.
Therefore, there is no strict age limit for men to maintain potency. Sexual norms are individual and depend more on the general physical condition of the elderly.
Tips for maintaining longevity
In order to maintain good potency into old age, you must adhere to the following recommendations:
- Have regular sex. This is a major factor in male libido.
- Follow proper nutrition and use erectile-stimulating foods: vegetables (parsley, dill, celery), honey, pomegranate, fish, etc.
- Quit drinking and smoking. Science has proven that bad habits reduce male potency.
- Strengthen your overall physical health and live an active lifestyle. Muscle tone throughout the body improves blood circulation, including to the genitals. At the same time, strenuous physical exertion should be avoided, resulting in general physical exhaustion and decreased potency.