Because of the constraints of traditional thinking, many old couples have completely refused sex in middle age. They believe that having sex for the elderly is a shameful behavior and consumes energy and physical strength, affecting their health. However, the elderly maintain a regular routine. A healthy sex life has certain benefits for the body. Moderate sexual life can bring benign stimulation to the prostate, secrete prostate fluid regularly, and reduce the risk of prostate disease. At the same time, it can also promote hormone secretion and achieve the effect of delaying aging. In addition, it can also help consume calories, prevent senile vaginitis, and make couples more intimate. However, you must have a good grasp of the situation and don't be too reluctant.

How many times a week is it better for elderly people to have sex?

Usually, the elderly only need to have sex once a week. If they have sex too frequently or do not have sex for a long time, it will inevitably affect their health. In addition, various organs and tissues of the elderly also gradually decline, often accompanied by some chronic diseases, so the frequency of sexual life should not be too high and can be adjusted according to one's own physical constitution. Generally speaking, sexual ability will gradually decline as one gets older, and some elderly people still have strong sexual desire. However, sexual life should be moderate and relevant matters should be paid attention to.

What should the elderly pay attention to in their sexual life?

1. Choose the right time

The elderly should not be overly stimulated during sex. They need to control the intensity and not make sex too intense, so as not to cause irreversible damage to the lumbar spine and bones, and even cause skeletal diseases and muscle damage. Do not try to have high sex. Difficult sex positions. In addition, you should also control the time of sex, usually within 10 minutes. In addition, hygiene cannot be ignored during sex. Don’t think that you will not suffer from gynecological diseases as you get older. If hygiene is not paid attention to during sex, pathogens will invade the body, easily leading to vaginitis and urinary tract infection, and increasing the risk of prostate disease in men. Chances of disease. Carefully clean the genital area before and after sex. Women should urinate promptly after sex to flush the urethra and reduce the chance of suffering from urinary tract infection.

2. Don’t rely on aphrodisiacs

Generally, as men age, their body secretes less and less estrogen, which can easily lead to loss of sexual desire and sexual performance. Aphrodisiacs are often used to improve sexual performance. Although aphrodisiac drugs can allow men to show their ferocity in a short period of time, they will cause irreversible damage to the cardiovascular system, kidneys and liver, so they cannot be relied on. In addition, engage in more intimate body movements and at least 10 to 15 minutes of foreplay. You can stimulate the secretion of love fluids by kissing, hugging or sweet words. You can also use lubricants reasonably. Both men and women must have confidence in themselves when it comes to sex. They cannot deliberately suppress their desires, otherwise it will cause psychological imbalance, but they cannot be too forced.

Warm reminder

As you enter old age, your body will suffer from some diseases. The elderly need to go to the hospital for examination every three months. Patients with cardiovascular disease must be cautious during sex, because being highly nervous and excited during sex will speed up the heart rate and breathing, increase blood pressure, and enhance muscle tension. Therefore, patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, myocardial infarction, and coronary heart disease should try not to Sex life. In addition, the sexual response of the elderly is significantly reduced, women's vaginas are dry, and men's penis erection speed is slowed down, so they should not pursue the intensity and time of sexual intercourse too much.