Sexual desire tends to wane with age. It can flag in midlife for a variety of reasons -- some physical, some emotional. Hallmarks of aging such as declining hormones or lifestyle and relationship transitions can all affect a person's sex drive. So too can illness and the presence of other sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness. Interestingly, although low libido increases with advancing age, low libido associated with distress is less common in women beyond midlife.
Sexual desire tends to wane with age. It can flag in midlife for a
variety of reasons -- some physical, some emotional. Hallmarks of
aging such as declining hormones or lifestyle and relationship
transitions can all affect a person's sex...
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Dr. Jan Shifren answered:Sexual desire tends to wane with age. It can flag in midlife for a variety of reasons -- some physical, some emotional. Hallmarks of aging such as declining hormones or lifestyle and relationship transitions can all affect a person's sex drive. So too can illness and the presence of other sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness. Interestingly, although low libido increases with advancing age, low libido associated with distress is less common in women beyond midlife.