Sex After 60 — Why the Best Is Yet to Come

Let’s get one thing straight: just because you’ve hit your 60s doesn’t mean your sex life is over. In fact, it might just be getting started. Forget the outdated narrative that aging means saying goodbye to pleasure. Sex after 60 isn’t a punchline — it’s a power move.

Why now can be the sweet spot

For many women, the pressure is off. No more periods, no more pregnancy worries, and for a lot of us — no more pretending. You’re likely more confident in your body, more comfortable asking for what you want (and don’t want), and, frankly, less concerned about the performance of it all. It’s about presence, not pressure.

As Stripes Advisory Board Member Cindy Meston, Ph.D, professor of clinical psychology and Director of the Sexual Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin, puts it: “In a culture that tells women their bodies have an expiration date, choosing to pursue pleasure at 60 is an act of rebellion. But it’s also an act of repair — to reclaim sensation, to rewire the internal narrative, and to remind ourselves that sexual vitality isn’t a phase. It’s a right.”

Yes, there may be some hurdles — but they’re manageable

Sure, menopause may bring some changes. Vaginal dryness? There’s lube for that. Lower estrogen? Talk to your doc about hormone therapy or alternatives. Joint pain or fatigue? Try different positions, pacing, or even scheduling intimacy for when your energy peaks.

And let’s not forget that emotional intimacy can skyrocket during this time. Many women report deeper connections with their partners, more meaningful sex, and greater satisfaction than ever before.

How to keep things sexy after 60

• Lubricants and vaginal moisturizers (lifesavers)

• Open communication (it’s sexy, trust us)

• Sex toys (yes, really)

• Pelvic floor exercises (hello, orgasms)

• Trying new things (think beyond the bed)

Rewriting the narrative

The truth is, when society quiets down and you tune in to what you actually want, things can get really interesting. Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or exploring new ones, sex after 60 can be less about proving something — and more about enjoying yourself.

Your body is not broken. You are not invisible. You’re in a new chapter — and it’s got a pretty steamy plot twist.