Meanwhile nearly half of those in the study told how sex was important during midlife although the buzz faded after 60. It's really important to say that people in their 50s are having the time of their lives.' Scientists say studies like this are important in understanding the needs of women as they age. Lead author Dr Holly Thomas said: 'In contrast to prior literature reporting that the importance of sex decreases as women move through midlife, we found that, for a quarter of women, sex remains highly important.' Other variables included women with symptoms of depression, who were more likely to rate sex as mattering less to them.

Source: Daily Mail September 28, 2020 04:02 UTC