Have baby boomers said goodbye to the summer of love? About 25 per cent of baby boomers have stopped having sex. Less than half kiss and hug daily, and almost half say medical problems are interfering with sex, according to an online survey by the AARP magazine.
The leading causes of lack of enjoyment of sex were fatigue, stress and lack of time because of work or family commitments, the survey said.
“The survey shows that the majority of Americans who are 40 years old or over report that they are ‘too tired for sex,’ while 42 per cent say stress takes a toll on their sex life, and 40 per cent blame lack of time.”
Boomers say they peaked sexually in their 30s, but consider sex in their 20s as most exciting (57 per cent), fun (56 per cent) adventurous (49 per cent) and wild (28 per cent). Most say that as they move into their 40s and 50s, sexual satisfaction begins to decrease gradually.
These statistics however, are in stark contrast to their single counterparts. A recent article on lavalifePRIME a social dating site exclusively for single Boomers, states that a recent study found that more than one-third (37 percent) of 1,000 respondents ages 50 to 65 surveyed about their sexuality and dating habits said that they would be willing to sleep with someone on the first date. That’s twice the number of Generation X singles (just 18 percent of the under-40 crowd) who would also say yes to a casual intimate encounter.
How can you spice it up in the bedroom when you would rather curl up with a good book and glass of wine than with your husband? Here are a few tips:
1. Get the kids out of the house – according to Eons Magazine Sex Survey over 60% of baby boomers say that the most sexually satisfying time in their lives was before their children were born or after they were teenagers.
2. You guys still have a double bed huh? Get rid of it! Boomers who have king-sized beds have sex more often than those with double or queen-sized beds.
3. Try sleeping in your birthday suit -Half of all respondents said that the best thing to wear to let your partner know you’re in the mood is … nothing!
4. Suggest a new sexual position or place to have sex– A myth-busting 86% of baby boomers would be interested in trying something new like having sex in a new location (kitchen, car, office) and having sex in a place where they might get caught. Getting your spouse a new book or DVD about tantric sex or new sex positions could be a great way for both of you to share and learn a new experience.
5. Cuddle before and after sex– Over 49% said that the thing that gets them most in the mood for sex is cuddling. And, 58% said that cuddling is what they like to do more than anything else after sex.
Boomers grew up in an era of free love, sexual freedom, swingers and feminism. Don’t let life get in the way of taking back your summer of love.
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