It’s a myth that middle-aged women don’t want sex. In fact, we need it more than ever | Curio

It’s a myth that middle-aged women don’t want sex. In fact, we need it more than ever

6 mins | Apr 15, 2022

Sex is a vital part of life - emotionally, physically and culturally. It's traditionally thought that a woman's sex drive declines with age, while men's are mainly unaffected. This assumption likely arose from the belief that as other things dominate our lives, including caring responsibilities, illness, and work, middle-aged women's sex lives become non-existent on the priority scale. However, as author and podcast host Lorraine Candy reveals, from the health benefits to maintaining intimacy, this couldn't be further from the truth.

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