Over Forty Dating - Five Top Tips For Better Sex

Over Forty Dating - Five Top Tips For Better Sex

Sex is for the young, right? Wrong! As many over forty and fifty plus singles are finding out as they re-enter the dating environment. Many older singles have been in a relationship for a number of years and then, for whatever reason, the relationship has broken down and they then find themselves dating again. This is a chance for the rebirth of the sex drive with a new partner.  

First, let's get the bad news out of the way. Always practise safe sex. It is a said fact that, because for example, the couple are no longer fertile then the use of a condom is deemed to be unnecessary. Unfortunately, there is an alarming spike in the incidence of STDs in the forty and fifty plus age group - so you know it makes sense, take precautions.  

Now the good news. Sex is likely to be better than ever in your forties and fifties, and here are the top five tips to make sure that it is for you.  

Tip 1: Relax - you have experience, maturity and knowledge on your side. The rush of youth has passed, now is the time to take your time. You can take your time to get to know your new partner, and explore him or her.  

Tip 2: Talk - talk to each other about favourite moves, touches, caresses. Don't rule out the new and different, but be prepared to talk about what you like, and ask your partner what they like. By this age, most of us know a good deal about our bodies and can give our new partner a few pointers to make sure that this area of the relationship is fulfilling.  

Tip 3: Experiment - the flipside of Tip 2 is that we can become set in our ways. As you relax with your new partner, then share new ideas, new ways to please, and see if these heighten the experience for you and your partner. Between the two of you, you probably have more years of sexual experience than you care to remember, so use this knowledge to bring each other to new levels of pleasure.  

Tip 4: Be Close - in a failed relationship often the first thing to die was the closeness. This is your chance to revive that closeness and intimacy. The kiss, the secret touch, the gentle caress, all of these may have long since departed with your previous partner. Now is the time to revive these simple pleasures. You will be surprised at how much this closeness will improve your sexual relationship. Even simply cuddling after sex can cement the bond that you are forming with your new partner.  

Tip 5: Enjoy - you have been reborn into a new relationship. Enjoy yourselves. This is a time when that feeling of excitement and anticipation that you can barely remember comes back to light up your life. Enjoy the newness and excitement that the new relationship can bring you.  

Of course, before you can begin enjoying your relationship, you need to find your new partner. There are many dating websites out there, but few specialise in the more mature market, and even fewer have over a million members worldwide.

One that fulfils both of these requirements is InYourPrimeDating.com.

About the Author
Dianne Hunter is a long term specialist in relationships and dating.