Ever heard of "Obsolagnium"?

An unusual word but one that may start popping up as we age. It means: "the waning sexual desire resulting from age."

Many people think advancing age is the main reason for a declining libido --- for men and women. However, according to the New York Times article, "A Lively Libido Isn't Reserved for the Young," this is not always the case. It could be a combination of things including (but not limited to) hormones, stress at work or home (who doesn't have this, right?), financial problems, depressions, medications, illness, etc. The article gives several useful tips on what to do to increase your desire for to seek and enjoy sex.

• Repeat after us: "I am attractive". If you feel attractive, you will exude that confidence and that sexuality. Now granted, this does not mean you should be dressing like your grandchildren-- but everyone has their own inner sexual god/goddess. Tap into it. Let it out.
• Get rid of the routine! No one (whether you are young OR old) likes routine for years on end. Change it up a bit. Be daring! (but make sure it's legal).
• Have your doctor check your level of testosterone -- the "real libido hormone, for both men and women". After menopause, your level of this hormone may decrease; however, there are drugs that can help with this. Ask your doctor before taking any hormones. The safety of hormone replacement after menopause is still causing much debate.

Just remember, sexual libido is not just for the young-- though it may be for the young at heart.
Will you be young at heart at age 90?