Women over 60 can boost their health by using sex toys, study says
How sex toys can help improve the health of older women
- A new study suggests that women aged over 60 could improve their health through the use of sex toys.
- The research, published in Menopause, involved over 3,000 women in the United States aged 60 and older, revealing a growing prevalence of masturbation and sex toy use in this demographic.
- The study found that those who almost always or always used sex toys during masturbation were significantly more likely to report almost always having an orgasm.
- The Menopause Society indicated that orgasms are associated with positive health outcomes, including improved cognitive function, pain relief, better sleep, and reduced stress and depression.
- Researchers recommend that healthcare professionals provide more information to older women on these topics to destigmatise sexuality and enhance understanding of female sexual function.