Do women age 55 and up have trouble.....

[CathyLoves2LICK]

...with orgasm? With getting turned on, getting wet?? We are at a loss about this.

[dancingdoc2]

Please be more specific with the questions you have. As stated, the answers to your questions are: YES, NO, &, MAYBE.

You have not provided enough background for anyone to answer intelligently.

[dancingdoc2]

Originally Posted by CathyLoves2LICK

...with orgasm? With getting turned on, getting wet?? We are at a loss about this.

No more so than at any other time of life. Now, that said, it is generally accepted that once a woman is past menopause, and, without fear of becoming pregnant, she is emotionally freer and more open to making out, making love, experiencing the outward expression of her love.

Because her hormones are going to be different, it may be necessary to have them rebalanced; if necessary, she can consult with her doctor.

All things being equal, if a woman is not presently becoming wet and/or enjoying orgasms whereupon she did previously, then something else to investigate is in how the two of you are making love. If the two of you are rushing to the "finish line" and not devoting lots of time preparing her emotionally and physically, then consider taking a refresher course in the how-to's of romancing a lady, fooling around and making out {Necking, Petting, Heavy Petting, Foreplay), all before attempting intercourse before she is fully ready. For more on all this, please read the articles listed in the Index found at the top of the main screen that discuss all this and more.

[Brandye]

Yes....... and no. The onset of menopause marks a change in hormones resulting in less than accustomed vaginal lubrication. We often prescribe vaginal lubricants even for women who are not sexually active because the dryness can be quite uncomfortable. So, yes, vaginal dryness can be an issue but can slo be easily fixed. Use the old standby K-Y or Surgilube and an applicator that comes with vaginal jellies. It fits the tube. Place a full applicator of lube into you and add some additional around the entroitus. That is generally sufficient to last a one-shot session but can be kept at hand to add as necessary.

Women on hormone replacement therapy often do not decrease lubrication but there is no harm in adding more if it helps.

More women report increased sexual desire after menopause than report a decrease. This is generally attributed to no longer having to worry about pregnancy - relax and enjoy! Naturally, there are exceptions. It would be worthwhile to have a gyn check-up, including hormone levels, to reassure yourself that everything is still functional. My suspicion is that the problems with "getting turned on" and orgasm relate to the changing levels of lubrication. Many of us have "run dry" even in younger years and it is not comfortable. Start with the lube and a gyn appointment. It does help, incidentally, to see a gyn who considers sexual response important. Too many ignore that part of treating a woman. Hence, I only visit women gyn's.\ to increase the chance of having one who understands.

[EvilEvilKitten]

Worry about pregnancy? Nope! Excuse me, but there is a 'side effect' of those hormonal changes - the level of testosterone increases relative to the level of estrogen. They both decrease but the level of estrogen decreases faster and further than does the level of testosterone - hence increased sexual desire!

Yeeeeehaw!

Of course each woman has her own individual physique so your mileage may differ.

No trouble with orgasms. No trouble getting aroused. (see NB below) Yes, more dryness and lubrication issues but bottles of the appropriate stuff are readily available for little money.

NB - a more experienced woman tends to be more demanding - requiring a more skillful and sensitive (intuitive) lover than does a less experienced woman - plus she has her own ideas

[CollierAlda1]

I think according to age, perform human body task. but compare of youngster it's little bit trouble.

[ArianaCary]

Average age maximum 50 for sex. yeh you can collect sex joy but. not a like youth.

[EvilEvilKitten]

Pffft- compared to youth. Come, come, think about all your doubts and indecisions and fears - we don't have those anymore. Pregnancy is no longer an option so now sex is all FUN!