We're currently in our thirties and have sex an average of two to three times a week. Procreation may be for the young, but sexual pleasure is for both the young and old. God designed us as sexual beings from the moment of birth until the moment of death. Our sexuality does not die until we die. Yes, there are some changes as we age that will affect sexual functioning.
Some women also experience a drop in the sexual energy hormone, testosterone.
Unless a woman undergoes hormonal replacement therapy, she is likely at this time to have vaginal dryness, some irritation, and possibly a lessening of sexual desire and response. Having a complete hormonal evaluation, using a vaginal lubricant, exercising the P.C. muscle, and keeping active sexually are ways to counteract the changes of aging. For men, the male hormone testosterone begins to decrease at age 40 and decreases significantly from age 60 on. These changes need not affect the frequency or pleasure of the sexual experience, however, hormonal and cardiovascular changes can be the bases for sexual dysfunction, so should be evaluated by a urological sexual specialist. A man will require direct penile stimulation to get an erection, rather than responding to visual stimuli or thought stimulus.