Ageing and intimacy: How over-50s are redefining sex lives in New Zealand

Erectile dysfunction and health issues increase with age, but sexual freedom remains vital for the elderly. The over-50s using dating apps are as sex-positive as younger users, often rating their experiences higher. Menopause can reduce intimacy, but some find relief and greater freedom from concerns about unwanted pregnancies.

OPINION We tend to assume that ageing makes sex worse, if not removing it from our lives altogether by a certain point. There’s no denying that erectile dysfunction increases with age, along with other physical health problems that limit what we can do in the bedroom. But there are some unexpected ways that ageing affects intimacy that might change how you view the future of your sex life.



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