4 days Ago By Jack Rear
A review in the Lancet found 86% of men and 60% of women aged 60-69 are sexually active. Suzanne Noble and two other women, the ‘Queen Bees’, challenge stereotypes about sex after 60. They offer advice on intimacy, body confidence, and using medication to enhance sexual pleasure.
It’s a common misconception that as people get older they all lose their libido . Yes this may be true for some, but for many empty-nesters and retirees, closing the door on child-rearing and work means rediscovering the freedom to unleash their inner desires. According to a review published in the Lancet, 86% of men and 60% of women aged between 60 and 69 reported being sexually active, as did 59% of men and 34% of women aged between 70 and 79.
“I’ve spoken to lots of older people who have l ost their body confidence because society is telling them they shouldn’t want it anyway; there’s this general trend towards ‘well, if I’m not wanted then I’ll just stop’,” laments Suzanne Noble from London, the 63-year-old host of the Sex Advice For Seniors podcast. “It’s been taboo for so long. I think those of us who are still interested in having an active sex life need more role models.
” Noble is stepping forward as one of those role models. Alongside her are Judith Vandepeer Delgado, a 61-year-old burlesque dancer from Hastings who performs on stage regularly as Pupin DeVert, and 70-year-old Tina Pemberton, whose senior dating TikTok account (@tinagoesdating) has become a viral phenomenon..
