Men: When does sexual aging begin?

　　When does men start to age sexually? Sexual ability varies greatly among individuals. Some people stop having sex completely at the age of 50 or 60, while some still have a strong sexual desire at the age of 80.

　　male The main cause of sexual aging is due to degenerative changes in the testicles, which subsequently cause changes in the brain, pituitary gland, adrenal glands and sexual function. Generally, from the age of 50 to 60, men's Leydig cells will gradually undergo aging and degenerative changes with age, resulting in a large reduction in testosterone secretion and a relative reduction in testicular volume. At this time, various tissues and organs of the body gradually age, and sexual function also gradually declines. After the age of 60, the testicles shrink more obviously, so it can be said that the function of the testicles plays a key role in the decline of male sexual function.

　　Penile erection in older men takes a longer time and requires an increased amount of direct stimulation to the genitals. Penile erection strength and strength of men after the age of 60 ejaculation The amount usually decreases to varying degrees. Good physical fitness and a strong body are extremely important to maintaining good sexual function. In addition, other factors cannot be ignored, such as social and psychological factors, which may affect people's sexual function.

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　　Vision: The lens of the eyeball becomes thicker, there is obvious vision loss, and focus is inaccurate;

　　Hair: The hair follicles on the scalp are reduced, the hair becomes thinner, the hair growth rate is slow, and some begin to go bald;

　　Frequency of sexual life: fewer sexual urges. The average number of orgasms per year is no less than 100 times for 30-year-olds, no less than 80 times for 40-year-olds, no less than 60 times for 50-year-olds, and no less than 50 times for 60-year-olds and above;

　　Penile erection angle: It is normal for men before the age of 50 to have a slightly lower penile erection angle than when they were 25 years old. However, if it feels significantly lower, it indicates excessive aging;

　　Oxygen supply and endurance: physical strength decreased significantly. For example: a 70-year-old man’s physical strength is only half that of a 20-year-old man;

　　Lung function: The bones in the chest begin to stiffen. The muscles that control breathing become increasingly taxed. More harmful substances remain in the lungs when breathing;

　　Heart function: The heart's regulatory ability becomes lower, and the fastest beats per minute are lower than the standard value;

　　Hearing: The tympanic membrane thickens, the ear canal atrophies and narrows, and the ability to distinguish pitches, especially high-frequency sounds, becomes increasingly difficult;

　　Fat: The proportion of body fat gradually increases, accumulation occurs, and the proportion of fat content in muscles and organs becomes larger;

　　Muscles and Bones: Muscles atrophy and weaken, and bones undergo degenerative changes.