According to statistics, the reproductive potential in men lasts longer than in women. At least a quarter of the representatives of the stronger sex over the age of 65 did not reduce their potency. The decline in libido after age 40 is more closely related to the appearance of comorbidities affecting overall health as well as social causes. Social perceptions of the asexuality of the elderly and cultural taboos also play a role in this process.
Seven years of age of the man
By the age of 20, the level of testosterone, the main "male" hormone, begins to slowly decrease in a man's body. This can manifest itself in the form of a decrease in sexual desire, weakening of potency and erection.
It is conditionally possible to distinguish 7 periods in the life of each representative of the stronger sex:
| Period of life, years | Average number of orgasms per week | Period Features |
|---|---|---|
| 15-20 | 3 | This is when testosterone levels are peaking. After ejaculation, there is a rapid recovery of strength |
| 20-30 | 3 | Testosterone levels are almost the same, but the frequency of orgasms can depend on factors such as the presence of a permanent partner. A man becomes more incarcerated and can control the duration of sexual intercourse |
| 30-40 | Less than 3 | Testosterone levels drop by 1% every year. |
| 40-50 | 2 | Many men control themselves in bed, which is why they become qualified lovers at this age. |
| 50-60 | 1, 75 | No more than 7% of men lose potency completely, most can satisfy their partner in other ways |
| 60-70 | one | The number of sexual acts goes down mainly because the man himself decides to refuse them. Erectile dysfunction affects about 20%, but some are able to have sex up to 2 times a day |
| 70-80 | Less than 1 | In most men, health deteriorates significantly during this period, as a result of which sexual activity decreases. About 70% can have sex without the use of stimulants |
The process of age-related impairment of men's sexual function is radically different from that of women, and their childbearing ability is not limited by any time frame, as occurs in the postmenopausal period. Sperm production decreases after 40 years, but even after 80 a man can retain potency.
According to statistics, in most males begins a sharp decrease in the synthesis of testosterone at the age of 55-60 years. This period can be considered as "limit", after which the average man begins to have problems with potency.
Age changes
In men over 55 years of age, the following changes in sexual life are observed:
- About 5% of men have symptoms similar to menopause in women: general weakness, drowsiness, decreased libido to complete impotence, irritability, poor concentration. These phenomena are associated with a decrease in the production of sex hormones.
- It takes longer to achieve an erection and stronger stimulation of the penis (in 70% of men).
- The severity of the erection decreases (in 66%).
- The testicles climb in the perineum only half and more slowly than at a young age.
- Decrease in sperm volume.
- The need for sex is reduced, the period between ejaculations is extended.
- During excitation, the muscle tone decreases, which is also characteristic of the whole organism as a whole.
- For many men, sexual intercourse does not end with ejaculation (62%), which leads to psychological problems because the sexual partner begins to doubt male abilities.
- Before sex, the erection becomes incomplete. The lower cavernous body and head of the penis stretch less than in adolescence. The soft head is a kind of protective mechanism that prevents injuries to the female genital organs due to a decrease in their elasticity.
The quality of sperm also deteriorates, increasing the risk of accidental genetic mutations in the ejaculate, which, when a woman becomes pregnant, leads to the birth of children with autism, schizophrenia and other pathologies.
According to medical research between couples undergoing IVF, after the age of 50, the probability of conception decreases by 11% per year.
Some men who are unaware of general and sexual age-related changes develop sexual anxiety. According to statistics, 44% of men for this reason have problems communicating with their partner.
The following somatic diseases significantly affect the ability to maintain potency in men:
- Hypertension (29% of patients);
- ancestry cardiovascular pathology (55% cases);
- Obesity (24%);
- Diabetes;
- chronic inflammation of the joints, rheumatoid arthritis;
- Schlaag;
- malignant tumors;
- Kidney Disease;
- Injury to the spinal cord;
- sexually transmitted infections (the prevalence of these pathologies is due to the fact that men do not need to use condoms due to a decrease in the risk of pregnancy in a partner).
Drugs used in the treatment of some of the above diseases (arthritis, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases) have a negative effect on the sexual functions. According to studies, about 40% of patients complain of a decrease in potency due to the side effects of drugs.
At this age, prostate surgeries are also common, leading to loss of erectile function and ejaculation. However, if you use rehabilitation procedures, such patients can restore full sexual function.
Elderly people are reluctant to go to the doctor about sexual problems because there is a perception in society that sexuality over 60 years is inappropriate and even harmful. However, regular sexual activity during this period of life brings health benefits:
- improves the work of the cardiovascular system;
- Reduced pain sensitivity;
- improves skeletal muscle tone;
- increased self-esteem;
- the level of fear goes down.
There is a relationship between increased life expectancy between centenarians and sexual activity.
Is there a limit to male sexuality?
The oldest father in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records, is the Indian Ramajit Raghav, who gave birth to a 96-year-old child. However, in modern society there is a stereotype that sexual pleasure is the norm only for the young generation.
Studies conducted in 1995 in 106 countries show that 70% of men in old age remain sexually active. Men and women over 60 experience romantic and sexual sensations in the same way as in their youth, but try to suppress them, following the leadership of society.
Existing statistics collected in the US and European countries confirming the ability of older people to have a full sexual life:
- 75% of men visit regularly thinking about sex;
- among people aged 65-97, 52% of men have sex on average 2. 5 times a month;
- most of them would rather do it 2 times more often;
- 80% of men experience an orgasm;
- 16% of respondents have sex more than once a week;
- 9 out of 10 sexually active people find their sexual partner attractive;
- 2/3 of married couples continue to experiment with sex;
- Men over 65 masturbate on average 5 times a month;
- less than 60% of men over 80 have no sexual partner;
- 11% of respondents remain sexually active at the age of 90-95.
Thus, there is no hard age limit for men in terms of maintaining potency. Sexual norms are individual and depend more on the general physical condition in old age.
Recommendations for maintaining sexual life
To maintain good potency until old age, you need to keep the following recommendations:
- Have a regular sex life. This is the main factor of male sexuality.
- Follow proper nutrition, use foods that stimulate erection: greens (parsley, dill, celery), honey, pomegranate, fish and others.
- Quit alcohol and smoking. It has been scientifically proven that bad habits reduce potency in men.
- Strengthens overall physical health, leads an active lifestyle. Overall muscle tone improves blood circulation, including in the genitals. At the same time, strenuous physical exertion should be avoided, leading to general exhaustion of the body and deterioration of potency.