THE LATER YEARS ERECTION
As a man goes into his later years, he may find a difference in the firmness of erections. Men over age 60 frequently have slightly less firm erections. By itself, this small change usually poses no problem. Older women, however, often have less vaginal lubrication, another natural result of aging. The combination of a slightly less firm penis with a drier vagina can make intercourse difficult. But a solution is readily at hand: use of a water-based lubricant. The problem we’re describing is definitely not impotence.
Unlike men in their mid-years who ejaculate with less force, some older men may find they have intercourse with no ejaculation at all. Some men are bothered by this change; for others, it’s of little consequence. The plus to this situation, of course, is that these men can enjoy intercourse for longer periods of time.
After ejaculation, the older man will lose his erection more quickly than he did in his younger years. A young man might find himself with an erection even after ejaculation, but this is certainly not typical of a man in his 50’s or older.
One change which comes naturally with age is especially significant. The time period between erections increases. Noticeably. Understandably, this is probably the most disturbing and unwanted change. For some men in their 60’s, it may be hours between erections, even with stimulation. For others, it may be days. There’s a lot of individual variation, but the general trend is more time between erections. This is normal and does not mean the man is impotent. Try thinking of this as a resting time from intercourse, but not from other types of sexual activity,
These changes appear gradually in healthy men, overtime. For some men, they come on so slowly they are hardly noticeable.
So, for the most part, these changes shouldn’t pose a problem for the well-informed man and his partner. And understanding how the penis becomes erect can actually add to your enjoyment—and that of your partner.
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