An expert has outlined the optimal times for sexual activity based on age.
While intimate activities vary from person to person, most are in pursuit of a fulfilling sex life, and fortunately, science offers some guidance.
There is ongoing discussion about the frequency of sex needed to benefit mental health, as highlighted in a recent study.
However, this varies with age, especially as adult life brings responsibilities like parenthood and marriage, which can impact intimacy with a partner.
For those seeking to improve their intimate life, Mike Kocsis, a hormone health expert and founder of Balance My Hormones, provides insights on timing and age considerations.
Speaking with the Metro, Mike noted that people in their 20s experience the most ‘robust’ hormones.
“You have a higher libido, especially around ovulation, and you have more energy and emotional response to intimacy,” Mike stated, suggesting that mornings are optimal for intimacy during this decade.
For those aged 30 to 40, the ideal time for sex shifts from spontaneous to more scheduled engagements.
With increasing responsibilities such as children or demanding careers, sex hormone production can be affected.
Despite these challenges, Mike believes hormonal changes can lead to sex that is ‘deeper and more emotionally satisfying.’
“Sex can become less driven by hormonal spikes and more by trust, connection, and oxytocin-driven bonding,” he elaborated.
“Fluctuations in oestrogen and testosterone can make sex drive less predictable, but stronger body awareness and emotional depth can lead to more satisfaction.”
Between ages 40 and 50, routines may shift again, with this period seen as a ‘golden era’ for spontaneous encounters.
While challenges like a lower libido, vaginal dryness, and decreasing testosterone may arise, Mike suggests this phase promotes ‘better self-awareness and communication’ in sexual relationships, discouraging ‘unfulfilling sex.’
For those in their 50s, oxytocin becomes increasingly important for intimacy, making sensuality a focus over frequency.
This age group may find morning or midday encounters ideal, aligning with peak energy levels.
In the 60-plus age group, individuals in retirement may experience a ‘richer and more intentional’ phase of sexuality.
Afternoons and early evenings may become favorable times for intimacy.