Don't Settle! Get the Sex You Crave

New research reveals that a substantial number of senior citizens in their 80s and 90s desire sex and get it, but not everyone is so lucky. According to a recently released study, 54% of women polled have had less sex since entering menopause, and most are not too pleased about it. Can you blame them? Although the statistic isn't exactly surprising — popular myth has always maintained that women's sex drive drops as they age — it might be time to give this old wives' tale the boot; while it rings true for some, it might be holding other women back. What's more, sexual dissatisfaction isn't just an older woman's problem — a ho-hum sex life can come on at any age. But it doesn't have to be this way, no matter what your age. Read on for ways to rev up your engine and reignite your flame tonight:

Overcoming Menopause
Let's be frank: menopause blows. You'd be hard-pressed to find a woman who, after going through it, would want to do it all over again. But it also doesn't have to be the torture it frequently feels like. You can enter menopause while keeping your sanity and your sexuality intact. The key is thinking outside the box:

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Getting Physical
Fairytales are all about the struggles a princess goes through to get her prince. From the way these stories end, you'd think that once you've captured your man, the hard part is over. Ha! The truth is — and most women learn this the tough way — relationships are work. A lot of extremely un-glamorous work. And that goes for your partnership in the bedroom too. Luckily, working out the kinks between the sheets is a lot more fun than mucking through your finances:

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Flying Solo
Most likely, you're not masturbating nearly enough. Studies show that 95% of women who masturbate can give themselves an orgasm. So, if you've never masturbated, chances are you haven't had an orgasm either. And no matter how great a lover your partner is, the better you know your own body and what pleases you, the better he'll be at pushing all the right buttons. If you want more sexual satisfaction, you might have to embark on a solo mission. Here's how to make the most of it:

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