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I'm 45 and suddenly have a massive appetite for sex!

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procrastinatingloser · 27/09/2022 17:50

In my 20's I wasn't bothered about sex, went months without it and didn't think about it. in my 30s I had young kids and wasn't interested either. Suddenly I want to have sex every day! What's going on?? Same old relationship for twenty years, he's very happy about the situation, but I'm actually worried I might have an affair or something.

I fancy everyone! Including women. Anyone else? And why is this happening?

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Mossyeyes · 27/09/2022 20:09

I so agree with this and I started fancying most people when I was 45 too. It was as if my ovaries/uterus were desperate for one last pregnancy. Dh thought it was fantastic.

One day a beautiful young carpenter came to do some work at our home. It was a hot day, he took off his t shirt and was sawing wood. His shoulders, back and torso were just wonderful.

I had to go for a walk otherwise I wouldn't have been able to help myself. He was only 23 😬

sanyscrazy · 28/09/2022 04:34

I have relationship with my boyfriend for about 5 years and we are going to have baby. We have so much sex passion almost everyday during this 5 year, i afriad that once get preganant, we will lost appetite for sex and he will have an affair. How can i do

Claricethecat45 · 28/09/2022 04:52

Well known thing

'last fling of the ovary' just enjoy while it lasts - it stops with a bang ime

Redatnight · 28/09/2022 07:57

This was me at 45! It was overwhelming! I felt like I was 20 again : ).

its peri- menopause. It’s a well known phenomena.

HRT dampened it down for me, which pissed me off. Especially as I specifically asked at the clinic if that would happen and they reassured me It wouldn’t.

I still have a sex drive, just not as wild. I did enjoy that wild phase though ( looks back wistfully). Enjoy OP!

Redatnight · 28/09/2022 08:00

GooseberryCinnamonYogurt · 27/09/2022 18:11

Don't feel crap for watching porn, we all do it, dont we?

No. I hate it.

nonstoprenovation · 28/09/2022 08:09

procrastinatingloser · 27/09/2022 18:24

It would be good to stop fancying everyone I suppose

Oh those days!!

Mine was from 41-44 it was amazing, fun and I have fond memories of my horny days.

It packed up and left at 45 and now I'm in the cup of tea camp! Maybe it will come back one day?

FreezyFreezy · 28/09/2022 08:20

I thought I was going mad! I'm 42 and, like you op, I was never really bothered about it but all of a sudden I've been insatiable. I am not interested in porn but have developed a taste for erotic fiction.

Dh is happy about it, anyway!

StarlightLady · 28/09/2022 08:51

OP, go for gold!

I am similar age to you. Throughout life l have been what positive people would consider highly sexed and negative people would call promiscuous.

But the desire has got stronger and causes butterflies and a little throb. My (admittedly non-scientific) theory is that the body now thinks it’s play time. Enjoy for what it’s worth and enjoy.

l have a friend who has just celebrated her 70th who told a similar story and said the feeling never went away. She is now regularly laying 2 slightly younger men.

Sex knows no age boundaries, give the body the treats she deserves.

nancydroo · 28/09/2022 09:10

KangFang · 27/09/2022 18:24

Yes, hormones - or, as it's also called - the last kick of a dying horse.

😂😂

BadNomad · 28/09/2022 10:17

Why would you have an affair? You're not a cat in heat. You're still very much responsible for your behaviour. "Hormones" aren't a Get Out of Jail Free card to be a shit.

DavidLostBoysMullet · 28/09/2022 10:36

Same. I'm 49. Still having regular periods. I've had to invest in some sex toys. My husband is loving it.

VatofTea · 28/09/2022 10:44

OMG - Same.

I'm 43 and full on fancy a guy in work who I think is about 23 and it's definitely reciprocated. I'm very tempted to just flirt with him and let nature take it's course.....but, I'm also fancying loads of people, literally loads.

I love the fun of fancying someone, I'm just afraid of the gossip mongers. I also feel like, is this what a horny 14 yr old boy feels like.

Neenqueen · 13/11/2024 15:06

Im the same 45 same partner over 20 years ,kids never that bothered,now once a month im raging horney,,and even my once very overly sexual partner doesnt sort me out because for so long i didnt bothered,what is going on,i try not think sbout it but it stays in my headxxx

beeeeeeez · 13/11/2024 15:27

Yes.
All went mad about 51, corresponding with a very pleased but knackered new boyfriend!
Some years on , still much more appetite than in my 30s and 40s. Also started watching ladypr0n, definitely improves matters when I'm alone.

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