Brand new libido research has followed the intimacy of more than 3,200 women. And good news, sex is still a great ally even after the midday demon.
by Celine Peschard
"About a quarter of women consider sex to be very important, regardless of their age", said study author Dr. Holly Thomas at the 2020 virtual meeting of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), which opened on Monday, September 28, 2020, relayed by CNN. To achieve this result, researchers have followed more than 3,200 women over 40 years old. The goal ? See how various factors might affect or affect their interest in sex when facing menopause. Result? The libido remains valiant, like a historical monument, which wants to be visited again and again. The drop in hormones (estrogen, progesterone) and bothersome symptoms like vaginal dryness do not affect the desire for each other. "The study showed that a significant number of women still place great importance on sex, even as they get older, and this is not abnormal.", explained Ms Thomas, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. "If women are able to talk with their partner and make sure that they have sex that is satisfying and enjoyable for them, then they are more likely to attach great importance to it as they age. ", she added.
The end of a cliché
In past studies, we have read that mature women tend to lose interest in sex as they age. Yet health professionals claim, as this new research shows, that this attitude does not match the reality seen in practices. "Some of the previous studies had suggested that sex is declining and that all women lose interest in sex as they get older. It's really not the kind of story I hear from all of my patients.", retorted Dr. Holly Thomas.
In detail, the NAMS study shows that for half of women (45%), sex was important at the start of their forties and became less so over time. 28% of women surveyed admit to attaching less importance to sex in their forties. However, another quarter of the women in the study said otherwise. Some 27% of them announced that sex remains very important during their forties, fifties, sixties … "Women who had more satisfying sex in their 40s were more likely to continue to value sex as they got older.", commented Ms. Thomas.
Gender according to socio-economic and cultural factors
Socio-economic and cultural factors could also come into play when it comes to gender, according to the study. Being educated with a higher income would facilitate sexuality. "So they have more space to make sex a priority because they don't care about other things", argued Dr. Holly Thomas. "Women from different cultural groups have different attitudes … different comfort levels with age … and it is 'normal' for a woman to continue to value sex as she gets older". The depression seen in some women leads to a drop in their interest in sex after 40 years.
Feel in harmony with your sexuality
Each woman is free to have her sexuality, whether it is unbridled or not. But sexual health shouldn't be taboo. If you have any questions about libido and age, do not hesitate to talk about it around you and especially to ask the right questions to your doctor or gynecologist.