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Are you still interested in sex

175 replies

allgoodinthehood · 02/08/2019 18:38

Just having a jokey conversation withy partner . I say " he should appreciate the fact that I'm still interested in loveaking at the age of 54 as far as I'm aware there are alot of women and men who go off it at our age . Just for transparency I have had a beer or two. 😂

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Marilynmansonsthermos · 02/08/2019 19:27

I'm 40 and DH 52..yes we are both always up for it!

pointythings · 02/08/2019 19:29

Yes, I absolutely am. Not getting any though, and haven't for years - things massively stalled with my alcoholic H, for lots of reasons including the obvious.

I've now been single for 18 months, widowed exactly a year, and I'd love a FWB but absolutely not a relationship. So I'm not looking, but who knows?

StumpyinSomerset · 02/08/2019 19:30

I'm 54 and more than happy never to have it ever again.

Never really enjoyed it when I was married. It's over rated in my book.Much rather have a good book/cup of tea/walk/go to work

SeaEagle21 · 02/08/2019 19:31

I'm 60 and still love it. Unfortunately my husband has ED so I have to take care of myself in that department.

Rubyduby26 · 02/08/2019 19:32

I definitely still want it but I'm only 28! My DP wants it more than me though, ideally I think he would have sex twice a day 🙈 but it's more like 3 or 4 times a week as we have a 16 month old who bedshares so it's trying to fit it in 😂 3 or 4 times a week is about right for me 😊

angell84 · 02/08/2019 19:33

I would like good sex again.
I would not like bad sex again.
How do the single ladies on here manage?
If you meet guys in a bar for a short fling or whatever - you have no idea what he is like. If he is violent or a creep or whatever. The last guy I met on a dating app was such an awful violent creep when I went back to his house, I am terrified of ever having a one night stand again. How do you have sex and have it safely?

AProblemHasOccured · 02/08/2019 19:34

30 and I hate sex. It's excruciating and my body is fat and ugly anyway.

ApplesOrangesPears · 02/08/2019 19:34

I’m 39. Permanently horny.

littlepeas · 02/08/2019 19:36

36 - only interested for a few days around ovulation and a day or so before my period.

littlepeas · 02/08/2019 19:39

I should add that I could be encouraged to become interested at other times, in certain circumstances, but probably wouldn’t come up with the idea by myself.

daisyboocantoo · 02/08/2019 19:39

40 and would have it daily. DH is 45 and still up for it.

My parents are late 60's and still have a great sex life.

JacquesHammer · 02/08/2019 19:43

38, single. Absolutely love good sex.

TheHandsOfNeilBuchanan · 02/08/2019 19:44

Can't be bothered, too tired and have a baby attached to a boob half the time, and sirens the rest picking him up and saying no don't wrestle the cat, don't empty the cupboards etc etc, so the last thing I want is someone pawing at me when I do get the chance for some sleep or time without holding a baby. I'm assuming it will pass at some point.

Onesailwait · 02/08/2019 19:54

42 & very interested, my Dh is 46.and he is horney as ever. We manage about 3 times a week. We would both like it to be more but life & kids get in the way sometimes.

bengalcat · 02/08/2019 19:55

Mid 50’s and yes most definitely

MarthasGinYard · 02/08/2019 19:58

I'm so not interested anymore

Spent my 20s and 30's like Linda Lovelace

It's a distant memory

Fairylea · 02/08/2019 20:02

Dh and I are mid 30s. Neither of us remotely bothered to be honest. We have a lot of health issues and a disabled child so it’s very low on our list of priorities!

angell84 · 02/08/2019 20:02

I could easily never have it again. But if I meet someone who is amazing in bed - I would definity be up for that!

Deadringer · 02/08/2019 20:04

Yes I am still interested in sex, but not with my dh. (55)

Metalhead · 02/08/2019 20:05

I’m just shy of 40 and if it was just up to me, would probably have sex once or twice a year... but as DH is still quite keen, we compromise and do it once or twice a month. It’s not that I don’t enjoy it when we do have sex, I just don’t ever feel horny anymore and almost have to psyche myself up for it. Confused

pantherrose · 02/08/2019 20:06

12 years celibate with ex DH because I began to detest him, but despite that, would never have been unfaithful. Finally found the courage to divorce, moved abroad and met my current partner who was/is spectacular ( Moroccan Berber) Life has been very difficult for us over the past 5 years, although sex was incredible for the first few years. He's a sexual firework ( I'm now 55 he's 48) but now, after 10 years together, I know his libido is stronger than mine and I've struggled to keep up ( gamely I might add!) Feel insecure as I know I can't really satisfy his needs, but most of the time I'm tired, worried and in pain with arthritis and fybromyalgia and often I wish I could press the opt out button. I wish it could be less gymnastic and Karma Sutra, as I am no longer that bendy and need to ramp up the sensuality in order to respond. If it were left to me I guess I'd probably pass right now until life in general was easier!

BunnyJumps · 02/08/2019 20:07

Currently breastfeeding and have the sexuality of a panda.

Chakano · 02/08/2019 20:08

Me too OP, it's even better as you get older and have no restrictions.
Where, when, and how often needn't be a problem.

I don't know what others are like, but suppose the menopause, and general life may put others off.
I suppose if you work, care for older relatives, or have adult children at home it may not be so good.

Chickoletta · 02/08/2019 20:09

I'm 39 and happily married - tend to agree with the quality over quantity approach. We probably only average about once a week but it's very good, adventurous and long-lasting sex. I think this is better than several half-hearted quickies.

Interesting to read about pregnancy putting people off - I was ragingly horny for the last 6 months of both my pregnancies!

IndieTara · 02/08/2019 20:11

I'm 52, menopausal and love sex. But then I always have

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