This is how we do it: The sex is so good I walk around with a ridiculous smile on my face'

"John kept popping up, and when we finally met, about two years ago, I thought, Oh my God, he's lovely. There was a real spark. I couldn't believe I really fancied him and that everything worked. When you haven't had sex for a long time you think nothing will work anymore. I thought I was old and dried up, and then I found out I wasn't at all. The sex was instantly very good."

"The big difference with John is that there's never any pressure, unlike in my old relationship. The more pressure there is, the more it puts you off sex. If we're too tired to have sex at night, we'll plan for a couple of hours in the middle of the day because we know that a quickie isn't going to really do it for me, and John has amazing stamina."

"You feel like you're in your 20s. The only difference is you're knackered the next day. In the beginning, we were having sex every day. It was so nice, though now we live together real life gets in the way. But as long as we've got time, we have sex, so it's not for a lack of desire. We're probably down to about once a week now."

She left a 30-year relationship and tried internet dating before meeting John two years later. Attraction and sexual chemistry returned quickly, restoring confidence after a long dry spell. Sex became energetic and joyful, often requiring extended time because of mutual stamina and preference for longer encounters. They prioritize no pressure and plan sessions when needed, sometimes in the middle of the day. Cohabitation reduced frequency to about once a week, but desire remains strong. The relationship emphasizes deeper connection over pure lust and reflects awareness of timing and energy needs as they age.

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