Dating and Sex Over 50

by Astrid Engels

When we were younger just the thought of our parents ‘doing it’ was enough to make us want to throw up. Now that we’ve reached the age of 50 and beyond, we look back and snicker and our younger naivet. Even if only half the stories I hear from my friends are true, the over fifty bunch is as, if not more, sexually active than their kids!

The same holds true of internet dating sites. Visit any site and you’ll find no shortage of men and women over the age of 50 looking for a date, a relationship or some no strings attached fun. Age is no longer a barrier to finding love, online or offline.

Which really isn’t surprising when you stop to think about it. As we age and mature we gain confidence, and self acceptance; we become less inhibited and less afraid to try new things. We don’t worry so much anymore about what people will think of us, but rather we concentrate on what we think of ourselves.

Internet dating services have seen the over 50 crowd join their sites in record numbers, frequently out pacing the younger crowd as they embrace today’s matchmaking technology. However, don’t be in a rush to throw caution to the wind while you do so!

STD’s. Unfortunately, sexually transmitted diseases aren’t the domain of the young. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s stats from 2006 indicate that just under 30% of newly diagnosed AIDS cases presented in people over the age of 45. Proper precautions such as condoms should always be used to prevent the transmission of AIDS, herpes and other STD’s.

Pregnancy. A lot of women will have gone through menopause by the time they reach 50. But certainly not all. Remember, pregnancy is not an age discriminator! Just because the chances of becoming pregnant are far less than when you were 25, doesn’t mean it can’t happen. Men, this applies to you even more so. Men can father children into their 80’s and 90’s, so unless you want kids that are the same age as your grandchildren, use protection!

Sexual Attrativeness. Exuding sex appeal is not the domain of the young. Sure, smooth skin and firm bodies are attractive, but so is the older body of someone who oozes self confidence. Knowing who you are and what you like are both incredible aphrodisiacs.

You can’t turn back the clock. Nor should you want to. Remember all those insecurities when you were 20? Knowing yourself and your body means you can make the best of what you have. And if what you have needs a helping hand in the form of lubrication or a prescription for Viagra, so be it. Communicate with your partner and you’ll soon find out what works best and what doesn’t.

About the Author:
This article was developed by the staff of the Datepad.com free internet dating company where you can read hundreds more helpful dating articles.
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