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Even though 30 feels like the popular new birthday to dread, women entering their fourth decade seem to be at their prime. They have great careers, money to burn and, in many cases, they look better than ever. And now we've discovered their secret: awesome sex.
Married women over 40 are having the best sex of their lives, according to a survey by Top Sante magazine. 81 percent of those polled said they were more sexually adventurous than in their 20s, while 63 percent said that sex was better because they'd become more confident in the sack over the years.
The survey also found evidence to support what we already suspected: Kids destroy all hope of a decent sex life, with 91 percent of working women with children under 10 saying their sex lives had been wrecked, and 60 percent of women enjoying more sex once their kids had moved out.
So instead of freaking out about gray hairs and looming birthdays, just chill out and embrace your forthcoming Helen Mirren years. Here's how to know if you're in a "sex rut" right now.
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Sunday 10 October
By Skyler
People entering their forties are in their fifth decade.
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Sunday 10 October
By Wade Bell
What does it matter as long as the sex is great??? %-)
Saturday 16 October
By gposner29
They are leaving their third decade and entering their fourth decade when they go from 30s to 40s
Saturday 09 October
By Georgiaboy61
I'd usually be too shy to comment, but I just can't resist: my wife has never looked better, and we're in love like a couple of newlyweds. Mid-life romance is waaaaay underrated!
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Sunday 10 October
By MDC
Women turning 40 are entering their 5th decade.
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Sunday 10 October
By KP
How would anyone know? The sex stops after 40!!! You wait all you 20 and 30 year olds. You will get nada!!!!!!!!!
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Sunday 10 October
By Ed
Been married 37 years to a wonderful great looking well taken care of woman (she takes care of herself) and the sex with her is better than when we first met. It works bith ways!!
Sunday 10 October
By after 50
R U speaking for yourself,,,,,,cause honey...ummmmm....it don't apply to ME......
I'll b thinking about you and hope things change for you.
Sunday 10 October
By michael Mckenna
amen brother (or sister)
Sunday 10 October
By Dave
My wife and I have been married for 33 years. While we're both in the 50's+, my wife and I get the big "O" probably 29 out of 30 times together. Age isn't the factor, attitude is.
Monday 11 October
By Dyan
Thats not true. Sex got GREAT after 40, especially when I got a husband that knew what he was doing. Usually when women stop having sex at that young age it's because they aren't getting what they need in the first place. I am a 64 yr young and trust me, I know what multiply Orgasms are!
Sunday 10 October
By BIBS
BULL HOCKY I KNOW A LOT OF MARRIED WOMEN WHO HATE SEX ALL DIFFERENT AGES. AND AFTER MENAPAUSE ESPECIALLY.I THINK THE ONES THAT DO ARE NIMPHO'S
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Sunday 10 October
By mckenz707
HAVEN'T BEEN ROMANTIC WITH MY HUSBAND FOR 10 OR MORE, SURE IS A HARD LIFE IN MY HOUSE. IT'S LIKE LIVING WITH A BROTHER, AND HE MAKES ALL THE RULES. I HATE THIS STINK'EN LIFE. I WOULD GET OUT, BUT I HAVE NO MONEY, AND IT'S HARD TO START OVER. IF I HAD LOTS OR MONEY, I WOULD BE OUT OF HERE LIKE 25 YEARS AGO!
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Sunday 10 October
By determined deb
I feel you sister! You have just described my life!, Know that you are not alone!
But we are strong women, and we can deal with our PRESENT situation. But
don't give up!! I am 59, and when I turn 60 in 2011, I'm claiming my womanhood back!! 34 yrs. of being chief cook and bottle washer is about to end! "remember, life begins w hen YOU say it does!!! p.s. i didn't have any money 25yrs ago, and I don't have any now, but some things are more important than money! Determination, and self worth are 2 of them!
Sunday 10 October
By Ed
Just an excuse, if you're that miserable LEAVE. In a few years you will be happy!!
Sunday 10 October
By 4ayes87
I don’t read any post that is in all CAPS. If you don’t know how to turn off the Caps Lock key then I am not interested in your opinion on any subject. We were educated to read with the proper use of upper and lower case letters and it is difficult to read any document in all caps.
Sunday 10 October
By silentbob
Pretty sure that is your fault there mckenz707. Your comment alone shines a lot of light on what your life is all about. Money and sex! WOW! You don't have either and believe you're unsatisfied. The kicker is, there are people who have both in large quantities and they're still miserable. Perhaps you should find pleasure in something that is actually meaningful. Yeah you could leave that miserable husband of yours, but I'm sure he's had the same thoughts about you. Relationships are a two ways street. Don't delude yourself into thinking you had no hand in the deterioration of your relationship.
Sunday 10 October
By Mia
Why couldn't you take classes and get a skill then find a job. Sounds like you are where you want to be or maybe just too lazy to try anything for yourself. I am a single women with a 17 year old child and I take care of myself. Do something for yourself, and you will gain confidence and leave that situation that your in. Don't be so helpless take that first step!
Monday 11 October
By Dyan
It's not too late. Why waste your life with a loveless relationship. I put my husband out when I was 44 and didn't know what I was going to do BUT I figured it out. I own my home and just found out I have such good credit, I can buy another home if I want to.
YOU CAN DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS HAVE BACKBONE ENOUGH TO GET IT DONE.
You are going through what some people do, you are afraid to cut your loses and the idea of CHANGE are scarey but the one great thing is Life changes all the time. So, now it's time for you to make a change, do.
Monday 11 October
By Avice
So whose fault is that? I got my B.S. when my kids were 2, 3, and 4, my husband was away and we had very little money. I got my Masters when they were teens. I got free tuition by working for colleges. Women need to take care of themselves and not depend on anybody else, including husbands. Mine broke his leg on the way home from the hospital after our middle child was born and wasn't able to work for a couple of years. Later he developed COPD from smoking and was again unable to work. You never know what will happen so you need to prepare yourself.