Do you know that despite aging, you can improve your sexual life with the right care and understanding? Learn from Dr. Anuranjita Pallavi the tips to improve sexual life after the age of 50.

Many changes come in our life as we grow older and sexual life is also not untouched by this. Often people think that intimacy decreases after the age of 50, but this is just a misconception. The reality is that with the right information, care and open-mindedness, sexual life can be maintained even after 50, which can be deeper and better than youth. How can sexual life be better after the age of 50? Dr. Anuranjita Pallavi, Senior Gynecologist and IVF Consultant, Medicover Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, is telling us about this.

Talk openly with your partner

For a happy sexual life, it is most important to talk openly with your partner. With age, many changes start taking place in the body, about which it is important to talk to the partner. Whether there is a physical problem, reduced desire for intimacy or any matter of the mind, discussing all these increases trust and love in the relationship.

• Express your desires – Tell without hesitation what you like and what you don't.
• Listen to your partner – try to understand their words and feelings.
• Bring in innovation – Talk about trying new things together.

Open conversation not only increases physical closeness but also deepens the emotional bond in the relationship.

Take care of your health

Health has a direct impact on your sexual life. It is important to remain active and take care of your body even after 50.

• Exercise daily- Do light exercise like walking, jogging, swimming or yoga for at least 30 minutes every day. It increases your stamina, flexibility and blood flow. Exercise reduces stress and improves sexual life.
• Balanced diet- Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low protein diet. Avoid highly processed food, sugar and unhealthy fats, these can harm sexual life.
• Drink enough water – Drinking enough water is important for health as well as sexual health.

Problems related to sexual health

After 50, both men and women may have some sexual health related problems. It is important to understand them and get them treated.

• Vaginal dryness: Decreasing estrogen hormone after menopause can cause vaginal dryness, itching and pain during sexual intercourse.

remedy

Lubricants and moisturizers provide immediate relief. Hormonal creams or pills can also help. Sexual desire in women can decrease due to hormonal changes, stress or medications. It is important to understand the causes and treat them.

Consult an expert

It is very important to consult an expert when facing any sexual problem. He can understand your problem and suggest the right treatment. Do not be ashamed of this, because it is an important part of your overall health.

Reduce stress and get enough sleep

Stress and lack of sleep have a direct impact on sexual health.

• Reduce stress- Meditation, yoga, deep breathing or spending time with friends and family helps reduce stress.
• Get enough sleep- Getting 7-8 hours of good sleep every day is important for both body and mind. Adequate sleep increases energy and also improves sexual desire.

Increase emotional intimacy

Sexual life is not just physical, it is also an important part of emotional bonding. After 50, sexual life can be a little slow, but satisfying.

• Spend time together- watching movies together, going for dinner or simply talking strengthens the relationship and increases closeness.
• Touch and affection: Hugging, holding hands, and pampering your partner deepens the emotional connection.