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Women's Sex Drive | 08/11/2009 10:15 am

Have a Glass of Wine – or Two – for a Better Sex Life!

Another reason to pass the vino! Plus, research shows women still enjoy sex even as they age.
By The Staff at wowOwow.com
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So we’ve all heard a glass of red wine a day may be good for your heart, but now we’re hearing it’s also good for your libido!

A new study from researchers at the University of Florence, Italy, found that women ages 18 to 50 who drink one or two glasses of wine a day have better sex than those who don’t drink at all. In fact, this is one area where two glasses will give you higher sexual satisfaction than one! Pass the vino, please!

"Historically, the aspects of wine and sexuality have been well-known since the time of Ancient Greece," the study’s lead author, Dr. Nicola Mondaini, told the Daily Mail.

The Italian study also found that older women have a more enjoyable sex life. And there’s even more proof that the greater the number of candles on your birthday cake doesn’t necessarily mean a nail in the coffin for your sex life. 

New research from Dr. Alison J. Huang of the University of California at San Francisco and her colleagues say that although women may become less sexually active and less interested in doing the deed as they get older, there are still plenty of ladies who continue to have sex and maintain their sexual desire past their 60s. And the more fit you are mentally and physically, the more enjoyment you’re going to get in the bedroom!

Just a few more reasons why getting older isn’t so bad.

21 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

Paula L

Yes yes…Love to swirl - I like the ports and other reds along with rosys like white zinfandel.  At least 6oz is good.. umm sometimes 12!

food & wine

sex & wine

good book & wine

art gallery & wine

 

By Paula L on 08/11/2009 2:35 pm
Dee T
Plenty of wine for your circulatory and digestive system. Plenty of sex to burn calories and maintain a sense of well being- who needs to worry about healthcare?
By Dee T on 08/11/2009 3:49 pm
Green Tears
You have just solved the national healthcare crisis - good job, pour a glass of wine!
By Green Tears on 08/11/2009 4:28 pm
K H
Not to ruin everyone’s fun here, but isn’t this more a case of correlation rather than cause?  People who can kick back with a glass of wine generally are going to have more fun in life in general…
By K H on 08/13/2009 12:58 am
L. C.

I suppose a nice glass of wine can be refreshing like one has with a meal.

On the other-hand having to get Drunk to engage in love making sounds incredibly sad. What does it say about you and your partner?

I would hope that the parties involved love, respect and care about each other. If you have to get Drunk to be creative, imaginative and experimental  it’s sad. Perhaps, you’re with the wrong person?

By L. C. on 08/13/2009 6:37 am
kermie b
They had to pay researchers to find "women still enjoy sex even as they age"?  Where do I find that kind of research job?  We aren’t dead, we are just getting older.  As do fine wines. 
By kermie b on 08/18/2009 11:32 am