Penetrative sex can hurt with age.
Especially for people with vaginas, decreased estrogen levels around age 50 can createvaginal drynessand discomfort during intercourse.
Could sex toys like vibrators be the magic wand to alleviate pain?
She also asked them to journal about how they felt during and after usage.
She thinks regular vibrator use could be an easy way to make sex more comfortable with age.
The hard part will be getting people to try it.
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Some told her they orgasmed for the first time during the study.
Dubinskaya said she also wants to consider whether vibration can improve urinary and bowel function.
Reclaiming Sexual Pleasure With Age
There are several ways to use a vibrator.
While study participants use vibrators alone, some people may want to use their toy with a partner.
It’s important to remember you’re able to change your approach over time.
“You don’t age out of sex,” Jenkins Hall said.
Your pleasure is not exclusive to youth."
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