But other aspects of lovemaking become considerably different in the plus years: Sex is a form of exercise, and what once felt like football and basketball now seems more like hiking and golf. It becomes less like the Fourth of July, and more like Thanksgiving. But even without fireworks, the erotic flames can still burn hot and bright — if older men adjust gracefully to the changes aging brings. Here are five things you need to know:. Some things change. Take, for example, erections.

It describes age-related changes in male hormone levels. The same group of symptoms is also known as testosterone deficiency, androgen deficiency, and late-onset hypogonadism. Male menopause involves a drop in testosterone production in men who are age 50 or older. Both conditions involve lowered testosterone levels and similar symptoms.

Erectile dysfunction ED is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection. Cures for erectile dysfunction can include medication, surgery, lifestyle changes, or managing underlying health conditions. This article defines what ED is and outlines some of the reasons for its increased prevalence in older men.