One of the biggest myths about aging is that the older we get the less interested in sex we become. In reality sex after 60 is one of the world’s best kept secrets. Those of us who are still in relationships enjoy sex as much as at any point in our lives – even if society doesn’t want to think about it.

Apparently once we turn 60, women are supposed to be sexless and invisible. After all, why would we want to have sex, once our childbearing years have passed? As we all know from watching television, women over 60 are supposed to give up such irresponsible things, and settle in to a docile old age of chaste living, matronly wisdom, and unfashionable clothes. Right? WRONG!

Sex After 60 is Better than Ever

Women over 60 are still sensual, still full of desire, still yearning for intimacy, and still full of love to give!

In fact, there are many reasons why sex after 60 can be better than ever.

Here are a few reasons why women over 60 are still able to have some of the most exciting sexual experiences of their lives:

Less Pressure

Women over 60 have a built-in advantage when it comes to our sex lives – we tend to have more free time at this stage of life than we did when we were younger. We’re not raising children any longer. We might be retired, or working shorter hours at a part-time job or “second act” career that we chose for love of the work instead of the paycheck.

Having more financial independence and more free time tends to give us more freedom to enjoy our relationships – whether that’s a marriage, a romantic “significant other,” or just the fun of dating new people.

Less Fear

And not just “fear of pregnancy.” Women over 60 tend to be more self-assured and self-confident. We’re comfortable with ourselves. We’ve seen it all during our lifetimes – and we’re less likely to be stymied by the body image issues or self-doubts or feelings of inadequacy that affect too many younger women.

Confidence is sexy – and women over 60 tend to be more confident and willing to speak up about what we want to experience with our lovers.

More Intimacy

Women over 60 tend to appreciate our intimate relationships so much more than we did when we were younger. Part of the reason is that we have lived longer lives – we have experienced love and loss. We have seen beauty and tragedy in our own lives and in the lives of our families and friends. Women over 60 might have gone through divorce, health challenges, the loss of parents, the deaths of close friends – and all of these life experiences create a richer emotional context for our intimate lives.

More Connections

Today there are so many ways to meet new men. Even if you are not looking for a new mate, there are plenty of ways to find new ways to date and enjoy activities that you enjoy. A dating site that I have used is How About We. It has an interesting approach. Rather than spending hours in front of a computer, it provides a way for men and women to offer ‘date ideas’. If you find someone’s idea interesting you connect and meet. It takes the pressure off those first date nerves!

Women over 60 tend to be more interesting people than we were in our younger years – we have been through so much, and we are still here, still seeking and still offering so much love!

Note: Please talk to your doctor about your sexual health and sexual function as part of your regular medical appointments. As we get older, there are some various physical challenges with our bodies that can affect our sexual health and enjoyment of sex. Staying in better shape as we get older is another way to help enjoy a healthier and happier sex life!

And if you are not in a monogamous relationship and are dating new partners, be sure to use condoms and practice safer sex. Even though most women over 60 are not at risk for pregnancy, we can still be exposed to sexually transmitted infections.

Do you believe that sex after 60 is better than ever? Why, or why not? Please add your thoughts in the comments section below.

Consider checking out these highly-rated books:

Better Than I Ever Expected: Straight Talk About Sex After Sixty, book by Joan Price

Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex, book by Joan Price

All Night Long: How to Make Love to a Man Over 50, book by Ph.D. Keesling Barbara