Clearly, sex and intimacy are important parts of any relationship.
For Divorced Over 50’s who may be ready to explore new situations, these issues can unfortunately be a source of stress. Our bodies have changed from when we last dated. Age, illness, and surgery can affect both men and women, with women adding menopause to their list.
As a relationship moves forward, it’s important to have open, honest communication with your potential partner about what will, and won’t work for you.
Whether you need to have that conversation or not, here are a couple of articles that offers tips concerning both sex and intimacy. They’re from Zestnow, a site aimed at women Over 50, but they should be of interest to men as well.
8 Tips to Make Sex Great Over 50, Over 70, & Beyond offers ways older folks can tune up their sex lives. In addition to advising anyone having troubles to seek a medical consultation, the piece makes suggestions like slow it down, surprise your partner, try different locations, and spend five to ten minutes a day fantasizing about sex (okay, that last one’s just for women — men spend that much time an hour…).
18 Ways to Increase Intimacy With Your Partner is all about the other things you might try if intercourse isn’t currently happening. These include cuddling, bathing together, sexting, massage, and sharing erotic fantasies. And, though it shouldn’t be an expectation, it’s quite possible that engaging in these low pressure activities just may lead naturally to intercourse…
Give the articles a look… and maybe give the suggestions a try…
