These men need to be assured that what they are feeling and experiencing is normal, and allow themselves to not only live through, but thrive through, this transition without making decisions they may later regret. With awareness of the experiences of the midlife passage, and proper oversight by a physician knowledgeable about the physical, chemical, psychological, and spiritual changes that happen in a man s body, this transition can be experienced comfortably. This time is an opportunity for one of the most fulfilling and enriching periods of a man s life, that can be experienced comfortably and purposefully with support from family, friends, and loved ones. People are realizing that they no longer have to accept that from middle age on their health, mind, appearance, and quality of life must deteriorate. The midlife passage can prepare both men and women for a life where love and intimacy are linked with sexuality in ways that were not possible in the earlier years when sexuality was driven by the desire to reproduce and raise children.
Sexual union can become a slow, lingering, peaceful sex, celebrated with someone they love.
At the turn of the Century our average life expectancy was 50 years. Now it s nearly double that. Continuing scientific discoveries allow us to live longer, healthier and more sexually fulfilling lives than ever before. However, without a strong purpose for the second half of life men can feel unnecessary and useless. The first half of our lives we meet everyone else s needs and expectations of us - our parents, our teachers, our bosses, our friends, our spouse, and our children.