Traditional thoughts are deeply ingrained in the minds of the elderly, especially topics related to sex, which make them avoid or find it difficult to talk about. Thinking that still having sex after old age is equivalent to being a hooligan. However, sex is not the exclusive preserve of young people. Old people also have the right to pursue sexual happiness.

Can people over 60 still have a "couple life"?

Sex life is a biological instinct of human beings. It is not only used to reproduce offspring, but also brings pleasure to people. After entering the age of 60, various body functions gradually decline, physical strength and energy are not as good as before, and sexual intercourse is unwilling but weak. However, as long as the body is healthy, having sex 1 to 2 times a month can maintain good health and alleviate the pain. Emotions such as depression and depression. For the elderly, sex is not just a simple physical contact, but also a need in spiritual life. For the sake of your own health, try to arrange sex time in the morning, because after a night of sleep, you will be full of energy and physical strength, and you can get a different sense of pleasure during sex at this time.

What are the benefits of sex for a 60-year-old man?

1. Maintain good health

The age of 60 is the period when chronic diseases break out, such as high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Women are in menopause, ovarian function declines, estrogen secretion decreases, and the vagina becomes abnormally dry. A short sexual life is equivalent to a physical exercise, which can speed up blood circulation throughout the body, relieve sexual depression, and is beneficial to physical health.

2. Conducive to maintaining a good attitude

A harmonious sex life is the mediator between men and women. Young people who are full of physical strength and energy can easily obtain sexual pleasure. After entering the age of 60, the body is still very healthy. If the couple can obtain sexual satisfaction from sex, it can sublimate the relationship between the couple, thereby improving the quality of life, and at the same time relieve anxiety.

3. Reduce the occurrence of depression

Compared with those without sex, elderly people who have regular sex are more energetic, have rosy and shiny skin and fewer wrinkles. It also makes them more optimistic mentally and reduces depression in the elderly.

What should a 60-year-old pay attention to in his sexual life?

1. Grasp the frequency

No matter what age you are, you must control the frequency of sex and avoid it being too frequent. Generally, it is about 1 to 2 times a month. Sex among elderly couples is a normal phenomenon and should not be overly suppressed or forced.

2. Pay attention to gentle movements

As you age, your physical fitness will become worse and worse, and your sexual desire will also decrease. Therefore, you must pay attention to gentle movements during sex and not act too hastily to avoid sudden sexual death.

3. Be cautious when suffering from diseases

Be cautious about sex when you have heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, or coronary heart disease, especially avoid sex during disease onset or treatment to avoid accidents. If you feel any discomfort during sex, stop immediately.

Warm reminder

Although maintaining an appropriate sexual life for the elderly is beneficial to health, they should not be overly forced to maintain it and just let nature take its course. During sexual intercourse, avoid excessive behavior or difficult postures. At the same time, you should control the time of sexual intercourse to about 5 to 10 minutes. If you are overly excited and nervous during sex, as long as one party feels headache or dizziness, you need to stop immediately and lie in bed to rest, so as not to affect cardiovascular health. At the same time, you should pay attention to personal hygiene and cleanliness, and have sex while ensuring that your body is clean and hygienic. In addition, after the age of 60, you need to exercise more and eat more high-quality protein-containing foods to improve your physical fitness, because a healthy body is the basis for ensuring the quality of your sexual life.