For decades, many people — especially men — have believed that the secret to a great sex life is being young, tireless, and endlessly virile.
But according to researchers, that idea may be far from the truth.
A growing body of research is now turning long-held assumptions about age and desire on their head. And the results may come as a pleasant surprise for many.
A large new study from the University of Tartu in Estonia suggests that sexual desire doesn’t necessarily fade with age the way many people assume.
In fact, when it comes to men, it may peak much later than expected.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 67,000 adults between the ages of 20 and 84, examining patterns of sexual desire across age groups, genders, education levels, professions, and relationship status.
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