Sex Therapy for older adults in my Denver psychotherapy practice:
    Contrary to stereotypes, aging does not eliminate a person’s sexuality. Mid-life and
    elderly Americans care deeply about their sexual experiences and relationships.   
    Not uncommonly, as a result of the aging process, men past midlife experience a
    reduction in sexual desire as a result of decreased levels of testosterone and
    sexual disorders such as erectile dysfunction and prostate problems.  Men with
    erectile difficulties often react with feelings of failure, anxiety, depression, and loss
    of self-esteem. These feelings may be compounded by their partner’s
    disappointment or anger.

    In older women, while the hormonal and physiological changes associated with
    menopause are factors, the predominant correlation with decreased libido, arousal,
    orgasm, and sexual enjoyment is relationship difficulties. Most female sexual
    problems are associated with anxiety, depression, and the loss of a partner. Sex
    therapy is useful in helping individuals and couples adjust to the various physical
    changes and the effects of medical treatments that come with aging.

Some tools to enhance sexual function and expression in older adults:
  • First and foremost, communication, communication, communication.
  • Counseling and sex therapy.
  • Sexual activity in the morning when an erection is more likely.
  • Avoid times when your partner is stressed or tired.
  • Ample amount of tactile stimulation, manually or orally, before and during
    intercourse.
  • Ample use of sex-specific lubricants.
  • Consider prescription vaginal estrogen cream.
  • Positions in which vaginal tension is increased for heightened stimulation.
  • Spending more time on sexual activities other than intercourse.
  • Focus on sensuality and intimacy rather than sex.
  • Achieving orgasm via other techniques.
  • Trying new sexual activities outside of the usual repertoire.
  • Encouraging the partner to experience sexual pleasure regardless of sexual
    difficulties.
  • Taking turns at giving or receiving sexual pleasure.
  • Consulting with a doctor about oral medications and impact of prescriptions.
  • Genital devices for blood flow (vacuum pump).
  • Over the counter supplements that impact the arousal pathway.
  • Mechanical devices (vibrators) and sex toys.
  • Other mediums for sexual outlets and support: self pleasure, videos, magazines, etc

GLOW Counseling offers sex therapy, counseling, and psycho-sexual education
on a large range of sexuality and intimacy issues:

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Moshe Rozdzial, LPC
Denver, Colorado

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