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For women, sex is about more than just physical pleasure - it serves crucial emotional and physical needs. The intimacy of sex reduces anxiety and depression while the release of endorphins provides natural stress and pain relief. Orgasms strengthen pelvic floor muscles leading to improved bladder control. Overall, a healthy sex life boosts self-esteem and emotional wellbeing for women. Making sex a regular part of life has wide-reaching benefits for both mental and physical health.

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Going without sex for too long can mess with hormones like testosterone and estrogen, strain emotional closeness in relationships, reduce self-esteem and mood, and even lead to vaginal atrophy. However, taking things slowly, communicating with your partner, focusing on reconnection, and being patient with yourself can help get your sex life back on track after a dry spell. Don't forget to prioritize intimacy.

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Research shows that men report more frequent and intense sexual desire compared to women. This sex drive gap is mainly attributed to testosterone, which is present at much higher levels in men. Male sex hormones increase libido. However, many individual and social factors influence sex drive so some women may have a stronger drive than some men. Overall though, men appear to have the higher natural sex drive between the two sexes.

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As relationships progress, sex often declines because the excitement of novelty fades. Life gets busier, health problems occur, parenting takes over, and couples become overly familiar with each other's bodies and responses. Sex drops down the priority list. Reigniting passion requires open communication, trying new activities together, addressing medical issues, and consistently nurturing intimacy in creative ways.

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While sex declines as we age, studies show over half of 70 year olds still enjoy active intimacy. Normal physical changes can be adapted to with openness, communication between partners, medical assistance, and a focus on emotional closeness. With compromise and creativity, sex can remain gratifying into your 70s and beyond. The keys are accepting changes, prioritizing pleasure and connection, and nurturing your relationship.

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Research shows that male sex drive and activity peak in the late teenage years and early twenties when hormone levels and sexual vitality are at lifetime highs. Sexual desire and frequency start to slowly decline throughout a man's thirties and forties due to decreasing testosterone, more responsibilities, and health issues. However, maintaining sexual activity and intimacy to the extent possible continues to provide physical and emotional benefits for men as they age.

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