Sex life should be based on health. Only a healthy sex life can promote the relationship between husband and wife and be beneficial to the health of the couple. Here, gender experts remind middle-aged and elderly couples not to have sex after drinking and eating. , This will affect the health of the body and the relationship between the couple.

It is not advisable to have sex after eating and drinking

After eating, the gastrointestinal tract requires energy to digest and absorb food. The blood supply to the gastrointestinal tract increases, while the blood supply to other parts of the body decreases accordingly. For men, maintaining a strong and long-lasting erection during sex consumes a lot of energy and requires the cooperation of multiple organs. Among them, testosterone is very important, it can not only arouse male sexual desire, but also help achieve erection. A greasy, unhealthy diet will greatly inhibit the secretion of testosterone. This negative effect is more obvious in middle-aged and elderly men.

If you drink a lot of alcohol during a meal, most women and some men will experience a decrease in sexual desire. Moreover, after drinking, people are in a state of short-term excitement, and they are prone to over-excited or rough and reckless behavior during sex. The accelerated pace and excessive concentration of energy can also easily lead to premature ejaculation. Alcohol damages many organs such as the heart, liver, and nerves. In addition, the nervous system is highly excited during sex and the sexual organs are extensively congested, which will aggravate the organ damage. In addition, alcohol can cause abnormal sperm development, affect sperm vitality and morphology, and be detrimental to fertility.

More importantly, having sex after a long period of drinking and eating will not only reduce the success rate and satisfaction of sexual life, but may also dampen the relationship between the couple and make the partner feel sexually tired. It is recommended that middle-aged and elderly people maintain a regular sex life to meet their psychological or physiological needs. Both couples should correctly understand their own sexual desire and ability. The frequency of sexual intercourse has a great relationship with the individual's physical condition and psychological factors. As long as both parties feel happy and comfortable and not tired the next day.

4 tips to improve the quality of love between elderly couples

First, keep the brain in a "love" state

Psychologists have discovered that people who have just fallen in love and people who have been married for 20 years and are still passionately in love have one thing in common, that is, the ventral tegmental area of ​​the midbrain continues to be active. This area is related to satisfying reward mechanisms. To stimulate this area, couples should try some new and challenging activities, such as hiking, rafting, etc., or try a new sex toy or change positions during sex.

Second, cultivate the interest of both parties

A study published in "Scientific American" shows that newly developed interests, hobbies, or regular exercise can reduce burnout. Partners should be supportive of each other and actively participate in each other's interests, which can breathe new life into older couples' relationships.

Third, let the other person feel your love

Research shows that men fall in love through their eyes and women fall in love through their ears. Your partner should always express love, desire and other true feelings to the other person through words and actions, so that the other person can feel that you still care about him/her.

Fourth, take care of the other person’s character

An extrovert gets bored more easily and needs more stimulation to keep him interested. This means that their spouses need to actively seek changes in the marriage relationship and often give each other some "new tricks."