Hi all. I am 76 and my husband is 72. We have been discussing this for awhile now and there is definitely a sense of loss. We are both going to try out testosterone pellets or injections. We are also interested in the other benefits. I happened to be in my physician assistant's office to review the status of my spine and I mentioned my intent. He was gung ho about it.
My libido isn’t what it used to be but I still have satisfying orgasms at age 71. Just not interested in sexual activity as often. Probably once every 10 days or so, but I’m okay with that because I’m enjoying an active retiree lifestyle and have many interests. I’m pretty healthy these days, thank goodness. I eat a mostly Mediterranean, whole foods diet and exercise regularly.
How about acceptance? We live in a sex-crazed society where loss of libido in the elderly is considered an issue. As long as one is healthy and cognitively intact, loss of interest in sex should be viewed as a natural process.
How about acceptance? We live in a sex-crazed society where loss of libido in the elderly is considered an issue. As long as one is healthy and cognitively intact, loss of interest in sex should be viewed as a natural process.
I agree with all the comments. That’s why I like this group. Everyone has their say and no one tries to tell them otherwise. It’s so nice
My libido is zilch, though if my husband wants sex it’s fine when we get going, orgasm and all. I’ve explained to him if he’s waiting for me to initiate we will never have sex - but when we do, coconut oil is a great help to make it comfortable. Much better than any of the pricy lubes out there.
Hi all. I am 76 and my husband is 72. We have been discussing this for awhile now and there is definitely a sense of loss. We are both going to try out testosterone pellets or injections. We are also interested in the other benefits. I happened to be in my physician assistant's office to review the status of my spine and I mentioned my intent. He was gung ho about it.
"Which option did you choose—pellets or injections? I understand that injections are much cheaper and easier to adjust in terms of dosage. Have you checked out the subreddit for women using testosterone to improve libido? If you chose injections, would you be willing to share your experience?
I’m currently using a compounded 4mg testosterone/2mg DHEA cream along with a 0.05 estradiol patch for osteopenia. I've found that the testosterone/DHEA combination helps with my libido and orgasms. Recently, I also tried the Sildenafil cream from Alloy, which has been a helpful addition for me. I was pleasantly surprised to discover it also helps reduce pain in my lower lumbar spine due to degeneration by reducing inflammation.
"Which option did you choose—pellets or injections? I understand that injections are much cheaper and easier to adjust in terms of dosage. Have you checked out the subreddit for women using testosterone to improve libido? If you chose injections, would you be willing to share your experience?
I’m currently using a compounded 4mg testosterone/2mg DHEA cream along with a 0.05 estradiol patch for osteopenia. I've found that the testosterone/DHEA combination helps with my libido and orgasms. Recently, I also tried the Sildenafil cream from Alloy, which has been a helpful addition for me. I was pleasantly surprised to discover it also helps reduce pain in my lower lumbar spine due to degeneration by reducing inflammation.
I have the pellet for testosterone and I love it. I was on the estradiol patch but she switched me to a pellet that has both estrogen and testosterone. So great to have libido back and wonderful orgasms not to mention the other benefits. Thanks for the info on compounded cream for lumbar pain. I also have lumbar issues.
I don’t particularly feel motivated to have sex because my husband won’t take viagra or any similar drug and his sexual capability is pretty much zero ever since he went on cholesterol meds and blood pressure meds.
I think he l theoretically misses sex but I’m not interested as long as his situation remains as it is.
Any ideas?
I don’t particularly feel motivated to have sex because my husband won’t take viagra or any similar drug and his sexual capability is pretty much zero ever since he went on cholesterol meds and blood pressure meds.
I think he l theoretically misses sex but I’m not interested as long as his situation remains as it is.
Any ideas?
I don’t particularly feel motivated to have sex because my husband won’t take viagra or any similar drug and his sexual capability is pretty much zero ever since he went on cholesterol meds and blood pressure meds.
I think he l theoretically misses sex but I’m not interested as long as his situation remains as it is.
Any ideas?
My husband is not motivated to have sex either and refuses to take Viagra or anything else. He is also taking blood pressure pills. I have discussed with him about other ways to have sex that don't involve penetration but he is not interested.
To answer your question "Any ideas?"
I have always pleasured myself with orgasms except in the last 5 months. Coincidently Testosterone was added to my hrt and I was able to orgasm again. I also added a vasodilator cream and it made it even better. I don't know if my problem is something you experience but I would tell you to enjoy yourself without him even if he does not want to participate.
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Hi all. I am 76 and my husband is 72. We have been discussing this for awhile now and there is definitely a sense of loss. We are both going to try out testosterone pellets or injections. We are also interested in the other benefits. I happened to be in my physician assistant's office to review the status of my spine and I mentioned my intent. He was gung ho about it.
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3 ReactionsMy libido isn’t what it used to be but I still have satisfying orgasms at age 71. Just not interested in sexual activity as often. Probably once every 10 days or so, but I’m okay with that because I’m enjoying an active retiree lifestyle and have many interests. I’m pretty healthy these days, thank goodness. I eat a mostly Mediterranean, whole foods diet and exercise regularly.
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5 ReactionsHow about acceptance? We live in a sex-crazed society where loss of libido in the elderly is considered an issue. As long as one is healthy and cognitively intact, loss of interest in sex should be viewed as a natural process.
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4 ReactionsIt is an Individual matter. What may be a "natural" process for some may not be for another.
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8 ReactionsI agree with all the comments. That’s why I like this group. Everyone has their say and no one tries to tell them otherwise. It’s so nice
My libido is zilch, though if my husband wants sex it’s fine when we get going, orgasm and all. I’ve explained to him if he’s waiting for me to initiate we will never have sex - but when we do, coconut oil is a great help to make it comfortable. Much better than any of the pricy lubes out there.
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5 Reactions"Which option did you choose—pellets or injections? I understand that injections are much cheaper and easier to adjust in terms of dosage. Have you checked out the subreddit for women using testosterone to improve libido? If you chose injections, would you be willing to share your experience?
I’m currently using a compounded 4mg testosterone/2mg DHEA cream along with a 0.05 estradiol patch for osteopenia. I've found that the testosterone/DHEA combination helps with my libido and orgasms. Recently, I also tried the Sildenafil cream from Alloy, which has been a helpful addition for me. I was pleasantly surprised to discover it also helps reduce pain in my lower lumbar spine due to degeneration by reducing inflammation.
The compounded prescription is expensive, and I’m considering switching to the more affordable injections."
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1 ReactionI have the pellet for testosterone and I love it. I was on the estradiol patch but she switched me to a pellet that has both estrogen and testosterone. So great to have libido back and wonderful orgasms not to mention the other benefits. Thanks for the info on compounded cream for lumbar pain. I also have lumbar issues.
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2 ReactionsI don’t particularly feel motivated to have sex because my husband won’t take viagra or any similar drug and his sexual capability is pretty much zero ever since he went on cholesterol meds and blood pressure meds.
I think he l theoretically misses sex but I’m not interested as long as his situation remains as it is.
Any ideas?
How old are each of you? Do you have a therapist or sex therapist who can guide you through this?
My husband is not motivated to have sex either and refuses to take Viagra or anything else. He is also taking blood pressure pills. I have discussed with him about other ways to have sex that don't involve penetration but he is not interested.
To answer your question "Any ideas?"
I have always pleasured myself with orgasms except in the last 5 months. Coincidently Testosterone was added to my hrt and I was able to orgasm again. I also added a vasodilator cream and it made it even better. I don't know if my problem is something you experience but I would tell you to enjoy yourself without him even if he does not want to participate.
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