It’s common for women to notice changes in their drive and sex lives in their 40s and 50s , sexologist and author at Passionerad , Sofie Roos, previously told HuffPost UK.

Sometimes, these can be caused by hormonal shifts like perimenopause and menopause. Vaginal dryness, reduced blood flow, and pain during penetrative sex can become more likely during this life stage.

But Roos added that these shifts are not inevitable, nor are they always negative.

Indeed, a 2012 paper suggested that women over 80 are among the most sexually satisfied, despite lower sexual desire or sexual activity.…