The Older A Man Gets, the More He's Satisfied with His Sex Life

24.04.2012 | By: S. K.

Research has shown that when men turn 50, they find their sex life even more satisfying than those men who're in their 30s.

The older you get, the more satisfied you are with your sex life. (PhotoXpress)

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A team of Norwegian and American researchers carried out a study which included 1185 men aged between 20 and 79. Of course, they discovered that older men have more problems with the achieving of erection and with the lack of sexual drive. On the other hand, surprisingly, 50-year-old men reported a similar level of satisfaction with their sex lives as the 22-year-olds. According to one's satisfaction with one's sex life, 30- and 40-year-old men are on the third and fourth places. The last are the men over 70.

"The results of research show that there is a strong connection between the ageing of men and reduced sexual function. The findings, however, indicated no connection between age and (dis)satisfaction with sex life," researcher Sophie Fossa commented on the results of the study.

It's interesting that only 3% of respondents stated that age is the cause for their reduced satisfaction with sex life. Sex problems due to ageing were shown elsewhere. 22% of the respondents said they felt a decrease in sexual drive due to ageing, 33% had problems with erection due to ageing, and 23% of men had problems with ejaculation due to ageing. "The research shows that older men experience more problems with sexual functions, but this doesn't mean that they are less satisfied with their sex lives," added Sophie Fossa.

Psychologist Ronald Bracey, a specialist in male sexuality, isn't surprised at the findings. He explained them as follows: "Men in their 30s and 40s are too stressed due to career and achievement. Stress often influences their sex lives."

"When a man becomes older, his path in life is usually firmly set and he knows what to expect from life. Such a man is therefore more relaxed, less stressed and feels less fear. That is why he is able to appreciate and enjoy his sex life," added the psychologist.