Viagra and Sexual health in old people

The American Journal of Psychology recently published an interesting study on the mechanism of Viagra and other drugs for erectile dysfunction. Viagra (Sildenafil) not only increases blood circulation but also act hormonally (on oxytocin) to enhance sexual pleasure. Oxytocin is not only secreted during childbirth and lactation but also secreted during orgasm in both men and women.

 
Sexual statistics of old people:
  

 

The New England Journal of Medicine published a curious study after a survey on the sexual habits of 3,000 seniors. According to the survey, 75% of 57-64 old people had sex in the preceding year. 53% of 65-74 age group people had sex in the preceding year while only 26% of 75-85 age group people had sex in the preceding year.

 

Men are more sexually active in all age groups. Active men had sex 3 times a month or more. Reasons for not having sex are lack of partner or health problems.

 
50% of both men and women reported sexual difficulties like low libido, vaginal dryness for women and erectile dysfunction for men. Old age people rarely consult doctors for their sexual health problems.
 
 
 
If people follow certain precautions, we can stay sexually active for some more time.
 
 
 
1. We can stay sexually active if we can control diseases like diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.
 
 
2. Stay away from smoking. 30% of sexual dysfunction cases are due to smoking.
 
 
3. Fitness increases your sexual effectiveness. Daily exercise for 1 hour enhances your sexual life.
 
 
4. Don’t take drugs without doctor advice. Over dosage or inappropriate drugs will affect your sexual life.
 
 
5. Do meditation and Yoga. Stress and strain severe affect sexual life.
 
 
 
We need more research studies on the sexual habits of old people and functioning of erectile dysfunction drugs.
 
 
 
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