A new study has asked more than 2,000 over 60s for their attitudes to and experiences of sex - revealing how important it is to an older generation.
As adults age, many begin to worry about sex later in life and shy away from sexual encounters. However, studies show that frequent sex is reported to increase lifespan, solidify relationships, and improve physical and mental health.
In a bid to delve deeper into the sex lives of OAPs, OnBuy spoke to 2,381 over 60s to understand their sexual habits.
The research uncovered that 1 in 10 (11%) over 60s are interested in embarking on new sexual relationships in 2020, with almost a quarter (23%) of OAPs admitting they are eager to try new things in the bedroom with their current partner.
Just 6% of over 60s are seeing an increase in their sex drive, and almost half (48%) state they have had no sexual activity in the past year.
63% admit to thinking about sex on a weekly basis – 21% do so daily.
| How many times per day do you think about sex? | Male responses |
|---|---|
| 1-2 times per day | 69% |
| 3-5 times per day | 21% |
| 5-10 times per day | 8% |
| 10+ times per day | 2% |
| How many times per day do you think about sex? | Female responses |
|---|---|
| 1-2 times per day | 73% |
| 3-5 times per day | 17% |
| 5-10 times per day | 8% |
| 10+ times per day | 2% |
The most popular kink among the over 60s is bondage with more than half (63%) interested in giving it a go with their partner.
Age play – a form of role-playing that allows individuals to treat one another as if they were younger or older – is the second most desired fetish among over 60s, with 3 in 5 admitting they are keen to try it out.
OnBuy surveyed 2,381 males and females aged over the age of 60 in July 2020.
The questions asked were as follows:
- Have you had any sexual activity in the past year?
- If yes, have you had any sexual activity in the past month?
- Do you think about sex on a weekly basis?
- Do you think about sex on a daily basis?
- If yes, how many times per day do you think about sex?
- Has your sex drive increased as you have aged?
- Would you be happy to embark on a new sexual relationship?
- Would you like to try new things with your partner?
- Do you have any specific kinks/fetishes?
- If yes, please tick all those of interest.
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