Old people are more reserved and have always avoided words such as sexual life. Because sex cannot be considered a formality, they stop having sex immediately after they reach the age of 50. However, sex is a normal physiological need of human beings. Maintaining moderate sex can delay the aging of sexual organs, release sexual stress, and also make the body and mind happy. However, the elderly must pay attention to the following four details when having sex, so that they can enjoy the pleasure of sex.

What are the benefits of sex life for the elderly?

First, regular life can maintain the health of brain cells, delay brain aging, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Second, a harmonious sexual life can stimulate the hypothalamus to secrete hormones, increase metabolism, and accelerate blood circulation throughout the body. Third, sexual life can make joints, muscles, limbs and pelvis move, improve cardiopulmonary function, and effectively prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Fourth, sex can stimulate hormone secretion to delay aging. It can also increase endorphin secretion and enhance disease resistance. In addition, maintaining a moderate sexual life can also reduce the risk of vaginitis in the elderly and improve sleep quality.

What details should the elderly pay attention to when having sex?

1. Control the frequency of sex

Even after entering old age, men still have the ability to have penile erections and ejaculate, but as they age, their physical functions become worse and worse. There is also insufficient secretion of estrogen in older women, so they are less eager for sex, so they must control the frequency of sex and not too frequently. Because sex consumes physical strength and energy, you need to adjust the frequency of sex according to your own situation and age. Generally, 1 to 2 times of sex every two weeks is sufficient.

2. Do not use medicine blindly

A considerable number of elderly people will go to pharmacies to buy aphrodisiac drugs on their own in order to extend their sexual life and improve their sexual performance. However, this has certain safety risks. Because most elderly people have basic cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease, if they are too emotionally excited or move too violently during sex, it will affect their cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health, and in severe cases, it can induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. accident and endanger life.

3. Pay attention to local cleanliness and hygiene

Whether you are a man or a woman, you must do local cleaning and hygiene before sex to avoid vaginitis. In particular, elderly women have insufficient estrogen in their bodies and their vaginas become atrophied, reducing their fertility. However, they are also a high-risk group for gynecological diseases. Use warm water to clean the area before and after each sexual intercourse, and do not abuse the cleaning fluid. In addition, although elderly couples are infertile, they must use condoms correctly, which not only provides lubrication, but also reduces sexual stimulation and prevents infection by pathogenic bacteria.

4. Pay more attention to rest

Sexual life must be based on the premise that both husband and wife have sexual needs, and at the same time, it must be established in a state of total physical and mental comfort. If one party is physically and mentally exhausted, forcing sex will inevitably reduce the quality of sex and aggravate the feeling of exhaustion. The elderly can arrange their sexual life before getting up in the morning. After each sexual intercourse, they need to lie in bed and rest for half an hour. After the fatigue is relieved, they can slowly get up and move around.

Warm reminder

Older women have reduced sexual desire and insufficient estrogen levels, which in turn reduces vaginal secretions and causes discomfort during sex. Therefore, couples need to understand and communicate. Don’t pursue intensity and time excessively during sex, and do it according to your ability. Once chest tightness, shortness of breath and dizziness occur, you need to stop and rest immediately.