Are the elderly unable to have sex? Follow the "4 Slow" principle and you can still enjoy it

As a doctor, I often hear elderly patients' confusion and concerns about their sexual lives. Many of them believe that as they age and reach old age, intimate contact between couples should gradually withdraw from the stage of life. However, this concept is actually a misunderstanding of healthy aging. Today, I would like to tell you through a real case that the elderly can continue to enjoy the joy of sexual life by following the "4 Slow" principle. Let me tell you a story that happened in the clinic.

Mr. Zhang and his wife, Ms. Li, both in their seventies, came to my clinic with a hint of embarrassment and worry on their faces.

Mr. Zhang told me that since he turned 70, he has felt that his physical strength and energy have declined, and he often feels powerless in his married life.

Ms. Li is worried that overwork will affect Mr. Zhang's health.

Their concerns are not isolated cases; many elderly couples have similar troubles.

I patiently explained to them that as they age and their physiological functions change, the elderly do need to make some adaptive adjustments in their married life.

However, this does not mean that they have to give up this natural and healthy intimacy.

The key is to follow the "4 slow" principles: take it slow, try it slow, enjoy it slow, and relax it slow.

First of all, "take it slow" means not to rush into things in your relationship, but to give both parties enough foreplay time so that their bodies can gradually get into the mood.

Secondly, "try slowly" means trying different postures and rhythms to find the one that suits both parties best.

Again, "enjoying it slowly" emphasizes the feelings and emotional exchanges during the process, rather than just pursuing physical satisfaction.

Finally, "slowly relax" means giving each other enough time to rest and relax afterwards to avoid excessive fatigue.

Under my guidance, Mr. Zhang and Ms. Li began to try these new lifestyles.

A few months later, they came to my clinic again, this time with happy smiles on their faces.

They told me that by following the "4 slow" principles, their married life not only did not bring them a burden, but instead enhanced their feelings for each other and made them feel younger and more energetic.

Through the stories of Mr. Zhang and Ms. Li, we can see that older people are fully capable of and have the right to enjoy a healthy married life.

Here, I would like to share with you some health knowledge about the sexual life of the elderly:

Communication is key: Older couples should openly discuss each other's needs and expectations, which is a prerequisite for maintaining a healthy sex life.

Adaptive Adjustment: Physical changes are inevitable as we age, but this does not prevent couples from adjusting to these changes.

Safety first: Although fertility is no longer a primary consideration, the risk of sexually transmitted diseases still exists, so using safe methods is still necessary.

Health management: Elderly people with chronic diseases should have sexual intercourse under the guidance of a doctor to ensure that there will be no negative impact on their health.

Mental health: Maintaining a positive attitude and accepting the changes that come with age are essential to maintaining a good sex life.

A healthy life is not limited by age. As long as we maintain and adjust it with our heart, everyone can enjoy the beauty of life.

I hope every reader can have a healthy and happy old age.

Here are some of my suggestions on how often couples over 70 should have sex:

There is no fixed standard for the frequency of sexual intercourse between couples over 70 years old, as it is affected by many factors, including personal health status, sexual desire, physical endurance, psychological state, and communication and preferences between couples.

Generally speaking, if their physical health allows, older adults can decide the frequency of their sexual life based on their comfort and wishes.

Some experts suggest that people over 70 can have sex 2 to 3 times a month, but this is not a hard rule, but a rough reference range. Dear readers, as we walk through this journey of exploring the healthy life of elderly couples, have you felt the vitality of life and the warmth of love? The story of Mr. Zhang and Ms. Li tells us that age is never the end of love, but the beginning of another new chapter. In this new chapter, we can create more warm and beautiful memories through wisdom and love. If you think this article has inspired you or is helpful to you, you might as well share this warmth and knowledge with your relatives and friends around you.

Let us break the old ideas that bind our hearts and embrace a more open and understanding world. At the same time, if you are eager to learn more about the secrets of a healthy and happy life, please pay attention to my health column. I will continue to provide you with the latest and most comprehensive health information, and accompany you to live a wonderful and self-fulfilling life at every stage of your life.