Over 60’s how many still have sex

A medical condition such as diabetes can cause erection issues. We didn’t have to have a conversation. We just continued being intimate and adjusting how we reached satisfaction. PIV isn’t necessary.

GagaJo

My bloke, 70s, is still interested. Unfortunately for him, I'm not.

So comforting to know I'm not alone. Not interested and also physically exhausting.

I would rather go to bed with my book.

Actually, maybe physical health affects how interested one is.

Bluebellwould

The original post seems quite crude and odd to me. Is this a scam? Doesn’t sound like something an older person would write. Sincere apologies if genuine.

Older person???? When does one become an older person, prudish and unwilling to discuss sex?

When indeed.GillT57

I’m an older person for sure.I’m anything but prudish but as it happens I don’t like to discuss my own sex life but if others do that’s fine.

Lucca

I’m an older person for sure.I’m anything but prudish but as it happens I don’t like to discuss my own sex life but if others do that’s fine.

I’ve never really wanted discuss it, except with very close friends.
It just seems weird.

Ditto.

Perhaps you found it easier to discuss it o this forum rather than face to face with someone Clio51. I believe GrandtanteJE65 offers excellent advice.

I think you are very brave Clio51 to post such a personal thread.
Show your dh the replies,it may give him food for thought
Hope things look up for you,in more ways than one.

I too am very private about personal issues, but was just a bit curious about the 'older person' comment. I have always been prudish, it is not something which came upon me with age

I can’t see how anyone outside you and your partner can help. It is him you should be talking too.

It sounds as if you don't have a good relationship and you are generally unhappy about that
Sex is only one part of it.

You don't have to announce that you want a chat, surely?
Just start saying what you want to say - "I feel as if we're more housemates than partners, these days." for instance, or whatever you want to say.

Focusing on sex, or its absence, doesn't have to be the main point.

I remember Boy George saying in the eighties, that he would rather have a cup of tea!! He could only have been about 20!

Interesting GT57. When I posted my 'Indeed' after your post I meant it in a lighthearted way but I too have always been considered prudish by my 2 sisters and even my mum!
I wouldn't seriously discuss my sex life with any of my friends.

Our sex life ground to a halt when DH developed cancer at 60. 10 years of on and off chemotherapy meant he lost all interest. I was a bit disappointed because I'd always imagined us bouncing around in bed together well into our 70. However my oldest friend was in the same situation when her husband became seriously ill and our other close friend had been a widow for years so we came to accept that that's how life is.

^Blossoming
We use usernames! Nobody knows us, that that was the whole idea you can discuss what you what ?
Why did you read my thread then? We’re all different what you wouldn’t do doesn’t mean I won’t^

Well that told me! I read most threads, and if I have an opinion I give it. And my opinion is l wouldn’t discuss it on a public forum. I shall remember not to comment on anything you post in future, but I can’t promise not to read things.

Blossoming . I agree we can read whatever we want ! And comment for that matter

I wonder why talking about our sexual life is so taboo. It's an area that can affect a relationship/ marriage so much if there are problems.
I remember saying to my best friend there was something I wanted to ask her about being an older couple ( can't remember what the question was). But the look of shocked horror on her face was unbelievable as she thought I was going to ask her something personal. I wouldn't ever do that! And we've been best friends for over sixty years!

Is it an age thing? I talk about it with my friends. I don't see it as any different to any other aspect of life.

Possibly an age thing. Although I remember my mum gossiping to her friend about a fastidious neighbour putting a towel on the bed beforehand. (I hadn't a clue what she meant at the time)
I don't see it as any different either.

I would not talk about my sex life in anything other than a very general way with my friends. I don't think it's an age thing. It's a private thing. I would not expect my husband to discuss our sex life with his friends either.

I wouldn’t discuss my sex life with my friends in the same way that I would not discuss my finances. It is not a case of being prudish.

nadateturbe

I wonder why talking about our sexual life is so taboo. It's an area that can affect a relationship/ marriage so much if there are problems.
I remember saying to my best friend there was something I wanted to ask her about being an older couple ( can't remember what the question was). But the look of shocked horror on her face was unbelievable as she thought I was going to ask her something personal. I wouldn't ever do that! And we've been best friends for over sixty years!

Who said it was taboo ? I just don’t choose to but it’s up to others what they talk about.