After 60, Sexual Function Declines. Can It Come Back?
After sixty, many men notice a change. It does not work like it used to, failures become frequent, desire fades. Too embarrassed to ask anyone, many endure it in silence. But declining sexual function is not only about age. When the cause is found, much of it can be improved. And sometimes it is a signal of another problem in the body. Why does it decline An erection happens when blood vessels open and blood gathers. So anything that affects blood vessels affects sexual function: hardening of the arteries, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, and heavy drinking. Some blood pressure and depression medications can contribute. Testosterone falls gradually with age, and stress, depression, and sleep apnea are also involved. A well-known study found that about half of men aged 40 to 70 experience some degree of erectile difficulty. It is common — something to check, not something to be ashamed of. Ways to improve it One — start with walking. Aerobic exercise improves blo...