Aging causes changes in the sexual functioning of both men and women. However, it is not clear whether aging itself directly affects sexual functions or the diseases associated with aging cause these changes. But age related changes in the sexual lives of men and women are unavoidable. These changes occur gradually but progressively. These changes are physically felt mostly after 40 years of age. Some diseases like Diabetes or High blood pressure may cause sexual dysfunctions even before 40 years of age. Changes in Men: ? Desire for sex gets slowly reduced. ? Quantity of sperm ejaculated is reduced. This does not cause any change in sexual intercourses. ? Aging causes delayed ejaculation. Therefore there may not be any fear of premature ejaculation. ? Ejaculation of sperm takes longer time. Ageing causes weakening of muscles and Nerves. Therefore ejaculation gets delayed. ? Men may face erectile dysfunction. This is a normal process of aging. ? Poor retention. The Reproductive organ loses its stiffness due to reduced supply of blood and musle / nerve weakness. ? The time taken for reaching ‘Climax’ may increase. Men in the ages between 16 and 18, reach their sexual climax in 10 minuts. Men in their forties and fifties may take 20-25 minutes to reach their orgasm. Changes in Women ? Young women can get ready for physical sex just in a few seconds. But women after menopause and women who have crossed 45 years of age, need more time (over 3 minutes) to get ready for sex. The ‘lubrication’ of the reproductive organs takes longer time. ? One of the most sensitive parts for women is their bosom. Caressing the breasts, triggers immediate response. But this sensuous feeling gets decreased as the woman ages. ? Younger women respond to stimulating foreplay faster. Older women need longer time to get sexually aroused. They need a longer foreplay. ? Aging weakens the body. Therefore women loses, albeit slowly, desire for sex. ? Body reactions after coitus, normally apparent in young women, do not happen as the women grow older. ? Physical changes caused by aging affect the reproductive organ of women. The lubrication of the parts, during foreplay and sexual acts, lessens, causing dryness. In this condition, the sexual act may cause more pain than plasure. As the years go by, changes occur not only physically but also mentally. The process of aging can be slowed down. Diseases also can be controlled. All these are possible with Ayurvedic therapy. Ayurveda has a good number of aphrodisiac formulations to cure any type of sexual dysfunction. It has medicines and therapy for retarding the aging process. Its ‘Vajikarna’, ‘Rasayana’ and panchakarma treatments restore health and rejuvenate both body and mind. Ayurvedic medicines are made from natural herbs and ingredients and hence are safe to use.
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