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This Is How Long You Can Stay Sexually Active, According to Experts

There’s no set expiration date for your sex life. Experts say health, adaptability, and connection can help extend your ‘sexspan.’

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You’ve heard of your lifespan, but what about your sexspan—aka the length of time in which you can maintain an active sex life? This term highlights an often-neglected aspect of life as we get older. 

As humans age, and for a variety of reasons, many individuals focus less on their sex lives or intimacy. From health conditions and stress to ageism and partner issues, countless influences affect our sex drives. However, a longer sexspan can benefit our overall health and well-being—and vice versa.

According to Dr. Mohit Khera, a urologist at Baylor College of Medicine who coined the term, “your sexspan is the portion of your life in which you will have the ability and/or the desire to engage in sexual activity.” 

Many people assume sex loses its importance and benefits with age, but that’s far from true. While sex certainly isn’t everything (especially for asexual individuals or others who aren’t interested in engaging), it can........

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