Not had sex for a very long time but libido has returned

[Unexpecteddesire]

I am 53 and haven't actually had sex for 6 years. I have struggled with low sex drive until quite recently. I am on HRT and testosterone gel. My libido has been climbing up over the last few months until reaching the point where I am now. I am thinking about sex every day. To put it bluntly, I am gasping for it. I haven't forgot how to do it but it has been a while. I never thought I would be asking about this on MN but I am wondering if I am too old to be looking for casual sex. Any advice or thoughts on my situation? I worry that I might be too old for Tinder and similar apps.

Never to old for it. Glad to hear you are feeling the need. Am sure someone will be along soon to recommend dating/ hookup places for people of our age!

I don't know much about dating apps but id say go for it. Life's too short

Tinder or POF will sort this out. Just be honest and say what you’re looking for and you’ll have too many men to choose from. Enjoy your new found lust!

Your not the first woman to rediscover her libido courtesy of HRT. And you're not the first woman to want sex, casual or otherwise, in her 50s.
OLD isn't a good as many of us hope it will be, especially in middleage. IME Tinder is for younger singles. A friend recommended Elite Singles to me. (I've not tried it.) Feeld might be worth a look too.

My work colleague who came to me for advice could have written this!
You’re a long time dead and only 53, enjoy your feelings for as long as they last. There’s loads of men out there that adore older women
We now often compare notes lol

@Unexpecteddesire I would try Feeld. People are more straight-forward there so less confusion.

I have heard friends who are in the same boat but the apps can be a daunting place and you don’t know what you’ll get. You also need to have a decent self anchor to avoid disrespect and abuse so be careful. If it can be cultivated more organically it’s always better within your locale. Not necessarily in your neighbourhood but clubs, meeting places that aren’t far away. Meet ups website can be good for walks and things and you can sound people out a bit better

53 is definitely not too old. Have as much fun as you can, there will be loads of men interested in a woman with a sky high sex drive.

There is indeed. We are out here

Why did you start testosterone OP? It's not readily offered (assuming you are in the UK) and you usually have to ask for it (and even then many GPs are reluctant). Presumably you wanted/ expected your libido back?

You're never too old to look for people to enjoy sex with btw, or you could just stop the T and let your libido fade if you can't be arsed with the faff 😆