Changes at 50

[Hiplainsdrifter Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hiplainsdrifter]

Some turned 50 this year. I've noticed changes in my sexual health:

- EQ quality is maybe 80-90% of what is used to be ( except mornings when it's 100% upon waking up)
- no more soon spontaneous erections
- decreased sensitivity ( I could go for an hour easily but takes significant effort to cum). I'm circumcised.
- low semen volume

I've taken steps to try and counteract these conditions:

- taking Viagra for EQ ( I hate it but works like a charm)
- taken supplements and got more sleep to raise levels ( from 420 to 520)
- tried to reduce anxiety over EQ by seeing a therapist
- drinking more water to stay hydrated and increase senen volume.

All seem to be working but it's s pain
In the ass worrying about all this. I wish I could just get it up whenever I want like 20 years ago. I could come just by rubbing my dick on my pants. But no more.

Some would say that I'm lucky that I can last a long time, by often the Gaf gets sore. Sometimes I can cum quickly if I'm spooning (:

Has anyone else experienced these issues at 50 ? My therapist says that I'm fine ( based on morning erections) and they I have anxiety. Maybe it's affecting all of the things noted above.

[TheZZMan Moderator Member of the Month Sept 2018PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close TheZZMan]

Everything you said plus. 54 and recently, lost most feeling when orgasming. Best part of sex is now the lead up to the orgasm, there is no big O anymore. Recently started HRT for low T to see if that helps. Been forever since I can remember anything such as a spontaneous erection (again, except for morning wood). Got a great partner, so it makes it all worth while. I can still give her a chill by saying certain phrases or playful nips and pinches. Yesterday, she backed me into a corner in the kitchen and gave me a cawk massage for no reason other than I was trying to study a recipe in a cookbook and she wanted to distract. She is very aware of the flat orgasms I have and tries to make up in other ways.

[Hiplainsdrifter Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hiplainsdrifter]

Everything you said plus. 54 and recently, lost most feeling when orgasming. Best part of sex is now the lead up to the orgasm, there is no big O anymore. Recently started HRT for low T to see if that helps. Been forever since I can remember anything such as a spontaneous erection (again, except for morning wood). Got a great partner, so it makes it all worth while. I can still give her a chill by saying certain phrases or playful nips and pinches. Yesterday, she backed me into a corner in the kitchen and gave me a cawk massage for no reason other than I was trying to study a recipe in a cookbook and she wanted to distract. She is very aware of the flat orgasms I have and tries to make up in other ways.

Sounds familiar. I've got a great new girl, were engaged and she could care less about my issues, which she considers non-issues. This getting old stuff still scares me to death.

[dejaview Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dejaview]

Dont worry so much about it ok . Part of the issue is believing the slick advertising telling us all that ed problems are now starting as early as _ _ , fill in the blanks. Is it not ironic that in this year and age of medical advancement that our overall health is actually suffering at a much earlier level than before?. Solution - dont be duped or brainwashed so easily by those entities profitting on the manipulation of others insecurities and fears.

The health institutions i.e the drug and medical industries can tell me all they want. But evidence enough for me of how living a simple life free of drugs and ridding the mind of the dependence factor on the same can be seen in my father :

There was a man who only took very little medications if any , and well into his 70's had a sex drive going strong and certainly no performance issues as evidenced by the kitchen sessions with my mother. I actually came to visit them , and unannounced went into the kitchen to see him with a full blown erection , the likes many guys half his age would be proud of. Not the most enderaring experience all told , but recounting it will drive home the point of living as simple and drugfree as one can in life will only benefit our overall health later in life.

[Hiplainsdrifter Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hiplainsdrifter]

Dont worry so much about it ok . Part of the issue is believing the slick advertising telling us all that ed problems are now starting as early as _ _ , fill in the blanks. Is it not ironic that in this year and age of medical advancement that our overall health is actually suffering at a much earlier level than before?. Solution - dont be duped or brainwashed so easily by those entities profitting on the manipulation of others insecurities and fears.

The health institutions i.e the drug and medical industries can tell me all they want. But evidence enough for me of how living a simple life free of drugs and ridding the mind of the dependence factor on the same can be seen in my father :

There was a man who only took very little medications if any , and well into his 70's had a sex drive going strong and certainly no performance issues as evidenced by the kitchen sessions with my mother. I actually came to visit them , and unannounced went into the kitchen to see him with a full blown erection , the likes many guys half his age would be proud of. Not the most enderaring experience all told , but recounting it will drive home the point of living as simple and drugfree as one can in life will only benefit our overall health later in life.

Well that makes me feel better. Not. I'm having a hard time getting it up without pills. I like the pill alternative right now until I figure this thing out.

[dejaview Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dejaview]

It has to be said my father never smoked, drank in moderation, ate simply and kept stress to a minimum. He would the first person to burst out laughing at the mere mention of sexual performance enhancers. Maybe it was his confident and down to earth approach that made him rely on a body and mind strong from healthy living. Rather than entertaining bs from drug and medical industry marketeers looking to ensnare as many gullible souls as they quite possibly can by their efforts.

My father never read any of the articles claiming ed is now increasing at even younger ages. None of that stuff. Lesson maybe that truly ignorance is bliss. I like that approach as there are far too many things to worry about in our ever "advancing" world. sic

[Hiplainsdrifter Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hiplainsdrifter]

It has to be said my father never smoked, drank in moderation, ate simply and kept stress to a minimum. He would the first person to burst out laughing at the mere mention of sexual performance enhancers. Maybe it was his confident and down to earth approach that made him rely on a body and mind strong from healthy living. Rather than entertaining bs from drug and medical industry marketeers looking to ensnare as many gullible souls as they quite possibly can by their efforts.

My father never read any of the articles claiming ed is now increasing at even younger ages. None of that stuff. Lesson maybe that truly ignorance is bliss. I like that approach as there are far too many things to worry about in our ever "advancing" world. sic

I used to laugh at the ED commercials up until 2 years ago. I was still with my first wife of 25 years and, although our sex life was terrible, I really didn't worry about getting it up with her. Whether I was drunk or not. Now I am experiencing it. I hope it's all anxiety with this new girl. I pray it is.... but I am noticing other changes.

[Hiplainsdrifter Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hiplainsdrifter]

I used to laugh at the ED commercials up until 2 years ago. I was still with my first wife of 25 years and, although our sex life was terrible, I really didn't worry about getting it up with her. Whether I was drunk or not. Now I am experiencing it. I hope it's all anxiety with this new girl. I pray it is.... but I am noticing other changes.

If we stayed together, I don't think I would have had ED. Technically, I don't. I can get up without pills, just my head goes squirrelly " I didn't take anything, will it stay up, why doesn't it just pop right up, she's so damn hot, etc". We've had sex without pills several times no problem.

Ther being said, 100mg of Buagra is the bomb. It gets you to 100% and it would've given me better erections even at age 20.

[dejaview Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dejaview]

Personally, I believe it is state of mind along with reducing anxiety/stress that are the main culprits in ED.
My father retired at 50 after quite a successful career in the army. He devoted himself to caring for his flower and veggie gardens for years. In addition to providing counselling and guidance for returning soldiers from battlefields allover the world. Classic example of doing what you truly want to do and reducing unnecessary stress along the way. Maybe there is a lesson there for all of us .

[not2big Senior Super ModeratorPEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close not2big]

73 with diabetic ED. Using a pump and constriction band and/or Trimix injections. I have penetrative sex at least five days a week though I only orgasm once every week or two. I also make sure she orgasms at least once a week.

[Tamora Retired Super Moderator Member of the Month Aug 2015 PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Tamora]

Men can suffer from ED for all sorts of reasons. I don't consider myself as having what I call "classic ED", but I certainly can't perform as I used to like when I was in my twenties. I put this down to several factors, my age (54), my libido and a spinal stenosis in my lower back. I certainly don't suffer from stress.

The last time I tried to play football and went to kick the ball I fell on my arse too...unfortunately, the mind can be willing but the body just doesn't get it!

[corageon Banned Find all posts View Profile Close corageon]

Some turned 50 this year. I've noticed changes in my sexual health:

- EQ quality is maybe 80-90% of what is used to be ( except mornings when it's 100% upon waking up)

Happens when you get older.

My therapist says that I'm fine ( based on morning erections) and they I have anxiety. Maybe it's affecting all of the things noted above.

It's probably partly anxiety - your body gets more sensitive to stress and stress hormones as you age.
It's also endocrine; testosterone related and the levels of other important neurotransmitters declines with age.
This results in lessened libido and supra-spinal/sacral nerve connections.

- no more soon spontaneous erections
- decreased sensitivity ( I could go for an hour easily but takes significant effort to cum). I'm circumcised.
- low semen volume

All testosterone related; especially the last one.

I've taken steps to try and counteract these conditions:

- taking Viagra for EQ ( I hate it but works like a charm)
- taken supplements and got more sleep to raise levels ( from 420 to 520)
- tried to reduce anxiety over EQ by seeing a therapist
- drinking more water to stay hydrated and increase senen volume.

All seem to be working but it's s pain
In the ass worrying about all this. I wish I could just get it up whenever I want like 20 years ago. I could come just by rubbing my dick on my pants. But no more.

Some would say that I'm lucky that I can last a long time, by often the Gaf gets sore. Sometimes I can cum quickly if I'm spooning (:

Has anyone else experienced these issues at 50 ?

Sounds like you have a nice kinky girl, that's a plus.
I'd advise you but I need to know when 'boosting' supplements you are taking?
How often do you take Viagra?

[Hiplainsdrifter Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hiplainsdrifter]

Happens when you get older.

It's probably partly anxiety - your body gets more sensitive to stress and stress hormones as you age.
It's also endocrine; testosterone related and the levels of other important neurotransmitters declines with age.
This results in lessened libido and supra-spinal/sacral nerve connections.

All testosterone related; especially the last one.

Sounds like you have a nice kinky girl, that's a plus.
I'd advise you but I need to know when 'boosting' supplements you are taking?
How often do you take Viagra?

She's a great girl. Not just sex, I love everything else about her.

I take the foloowing daily:

- 15 grams of Citrulline Malate 2:1
- cod liver oil pills
- Centrum multi vitamin
- vitamin D3 - additional 4000 units
- zinc 25 m

Funny thing is, the first day I took citrulline malate, I did not need Viagra. It felt like I was on V. Hasnt really happened since that first day.

[Hiplainsdrifter Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hiplainsdrifter]

Happens when you get older.

It's probably partly anxiety - your body gets more sensitive to stress and stress hormones as you age.
It's also endocrine; testosterone related and the levels of other important neurotransmitters declines with age.
This results in lessened libido and supra-spinal/sacral nerve connections.

All testosterone related; especially the last one.

Sounds like you have a nice kinky girl, that's a plus.
I'd advise you but I need to know when 'boosting' supplements you are taking?
How often do you take Viagra?

I take Viagra about twice/week, usually 50mg. Sometimes 100 mg when out putting back a few or when I want to wear her out (:

[corageon Banned Find all posts View Profile Close corageon]

- zinc 25 m

Funny thing is, the first day I took citrulline malate, I did not need Viagra. It felt like I was on V. Hasnt really happened since that first day.

Make sure to eat a little portion of beans or take a very tiny-sub-effective dose of Copper a day; as Zinc cumulatively depletes Copper if taken in excesses over 30 mg but even @25mg - eventually can oppose Copper-related enzymes.
Citrulline probably helped you for a while - but what happened before then, and during , and after? Changes in dose? Timing? Stress?