Erectile Dysfunction

An unattached man or woman in midlife or beyond who had all but forgotten about sex meets someone new and attractive, and suddenly the flames of sex are reignited.

This can happen, too, to very old people.

Stories abound in assisted living and nursing home facilities of elderly widows and widowers whose long-dormant sexuality is reawakened by attraction to a new, albeit equally old, partner.Of course, changing partners is not a realistic option for those in a long-standing monogamous relationship in which sexual intimacy is just a fond memory.But there are ways for such couples to introduce novelty - ranging from a change of venue or techniques to an exchange of fantasies or even the introduction of sex toys - that may rekindle sexual feelings.Even young couples can find their interest in sex diminished by a fear of interruption or being overheard by children or an elderly parent.

It can take some effort - and perhaps a lock on the bedroom door and background music - to reduce the risk of distractions that blunt the flame of desire.Women may think that the decline in estrogen at menopause is resp...

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