what % of postmenopausal women over 60 years old still have an active sex life?

Answer 1

2006: An extensive Canadian survey on sexuality showed that a large majority of people at age 65 said that sex was important. While one quarter of respondents reported that they had not been sexually active the year before the survey, *a majority of those between 65 and 74 considered themselves sexually active*.

--Now More Stats about Seniors & Sexuality from:
*National Council On Aging survey of 1300 Americans over age 60
*Pfizer Global Study of sexual attitudes and behaviors, 2002
*National Health and Social Life Survey (Laumann, Paik & Rosen, 1999)

In response to a question on frequency of sexual activity within the past year, *57%* men and *51%* women answered at least 1-6 times per week! The sponsoring pharmaceutical company concluded: These results suggest that when older people are sexually abstinent, it is likely because they have no available partner or because of health problems.

The fact is that sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in both men and women. One national survey reported that 31% of men and 43% of women had experienced a sexual dysfunction. *However, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women, unlike that in men, tends to decline with age.*

From the book by Felicia Brings and Susan Winter, Older Women, Younger Men:
New Options for Love and Romance;

Why Mature Women Make Better Lovers or
Life Experience is Sexy

Men find lots to like about older women, and it’s NOT about being mothered. More than 200 men all said that making love with an older woman is extraordinary:

Experience pleasing a man
Experience pleasing themselves
Knows what she wants and communicates it
No fear of unwanted pregnancy
Comfortable with herself
They tell you if it isn`t working
She appreciates a good lover
Better communicator
Direct, upfront and assertive
Wisdom
Skill
Compassion
Humor
Fun

An older woman also knows that most of a relationship takes place OUTSIDE the bedroom. She has more to offer there, too:

Trust, respect and love
Usually in a good mood
Wonderful sense of humor
Very giving
Able to converse about anything
Willing to give a man space
Sees the best in a man and reflects that back to him
Clarity
Substance
Relaxed attitude about life
Self-possession
Sharp intellect
Self-knowledge
Playful
Relaxed
Clear and focused on goals
Adventure
Perspective on issues
Help him grow up
More grounded and realistic
Emotional stability
Honesty
No head games or confusion
Emotional maturity and depth
Confidence
Know what they feel and why they feel it
Know how to communicate what they want
Allow a man to grow
Calm
Has a lot to teach a man

American's Pick Older Women as Most Beautiful: http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Sex/5-05-23OlderWomenBeautiful.htm

Maybe you should ask, what % of men over 60 years old still have an active sex life? Why do you think Viagra is so popular?

Answer 2

Mines exceptionally solid. My husband and that i are both 19 and we've basically been married when you consider that February. sex isn't a right priority for both human beings. We bypass tenting, trekking, swimming, and basically in many circumstances savour one yet another's employer. there remains countless time for sex regardless of the indisputable fact that that's not a right priority.

Answer 3

I agree with waswisgr on the older women survay they are alot more forgiving, friendlier,knows what they want,and shows empathy for others, that younger women have not yet developed I'd rather have a sex life with them.

Answer 4

World wide? Only European? Whie or Black? US residents only? I guess you could ask as well how many people wash their hands before eating. Good question love.

Answer 5

What's a sex life?

Answer 6

Sex does not depend on age, being male/female or menopause.

Answer 7

As long as it's my wife, it's 100%

Answer 8

Never seen a study done on it.