How important is sex to you at this time in your life?

Please don't report me. It's a legitimate question. As we age it seems the comforting of one another seems more attractive than the physical consummation of a relationship. Yet, is the sex act still appealing and important to you?How important is sex to you at this time in your life?Before James died, sex was important to both of us! We loved just cuddling, but James equated cuddling to just the appetizer for making love. I did not! There were times when I simply wanted to hold him and be held by him. Nothing more.



Now, since his illness and death, I have no physical desires in this area. I am not sure, but I think my desires were only for him and were buried with him. I cannot even allow myself to think about this with anyone else. Not now and possibly, not ever!



I know it is about losing James. In as much, I cannot answer this question in the light in which you asked.How important is sex to you at this time in your life?
since i am only 29, i'm not sure my input matters. but sex is very important to me. i prefer it on at least a daily basis if at all possible. i used to go about getting it any way i could, but about 3 years ago i entered my current relationship, and although sex has only become even more important to me, i would lose all interest in it if i were suddenly no longer in this relationship. no matter how important sex is (in my case a lot) it's nowhere near as important as the love aspect of it all.How important is sex to you at this time in your life?I fought my over active libido for decades. It finally diminished around age 50 (I'm 58). I'm actually reluctant to engage in it again for fear that it may lead to me feeling like I'm a slave to it again. I remember the power my sexual urges had over me.
It's not important to me now but when/if it happens I may go through longing for what I'm not missing now.
I'm 22 and sex isn't really a top priority to me. It's something I enjoy and engage in about 4 times a week but many other things occupy my mind most of the day. I like the emotional connection my boyfriend and me have established. I know that were not going to be able to have sex forever.How important is sex to you at this time in your life?If I had someone special in my life I'm sure I would be more inclined to want sex. Since I don't have any one I basically just try not to think about it. I do miss it but not as much as just having someone to talk to and do things with.How important is sex to you at this time in your life?
Tom, sex isn't everything, if you don't wanna do it then don't do it.. Right now to me it is "hurry up and get it over with"!!! =)
Very - I am 70, married, and had a prostate operation. Now learning other ways of stimulating my penis.



Our common desire for and satisfaction from sex is as great as ever.How important is sex to you at this time in your life?
At my age (female, 76) it is more of a want rather than a need. Companionship is just as important - maybe more so - than the act itself.
You're right, its a legitimate question, and everyone has their own needs. Personally, I get what I can when I can when I feel like it, if that makes any sense.
Tom, here is a little secret I want to share---------Poppy
Since menopause I've had no desire. I'd love to cuddle and have warm fuzzies with a man with no sex, but so far no luck. The men I meet want more. Probably because viagra is available?
It is still very important to me. We aren't like rabbits anymore but we still have an active sex life.
Sadly, zero interest @ age 88.
no I never think about it.
same as ben jones, except I am 82 even if you cannot do it ,it is on your mind.
Sorry Gaillee O, pressed the wrong thumb, did not want you to feel bad.
You had an excellent answer