Many men notice their libidos begin to decline in their mid 50’s to early 60’s. During this time men may notice a change in their erections- mainly the length of time required to reach an erection, the amount of stimulation required to reach an erection, and finally the length of time the erection can be maintained. These physical changes can cause plenty of psychological distress, which can make libido decrease even
further.
Women's libidos usually start to decrease at the onset of menopause. During menopause the ovaries will no longer release eggs, so the estrogen that is produced during that process will not be released. The overall decline in estrogen production is a major contributing factor in decreased libido. Other symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, fatigue, stress, and anxiety will further hinder a woman’s sexual appetite during this period in her life.