Most people think that there is no sex beyond the age of 40. Men who are vocal about their carnal desires are labelled as dirty old men. The image of an aging 40 year old is that of a doting father, children in both arms, balding head and no time for sex. The perception is that the older you get the more asexual you are supposed to be. This is a major misconception. Most men love to have sex as they age and in truth get more satisfaction from it. Here are a few myths and misconceptions that we have about sexual health beyond 40.

Myth: Beyond a certain age, people have little interest in sex.

Truth: There is no age limit on sexuality, but for people age 40 and over, sexual satisfaction depends more on the overall quality of the relationship than it does for younger couples. A National Council on Aging survey reports that among people age 60 and over who have regular intercourse, 74 percent of the men and 70 percent of the women find their sex lives more satisfying than when they were in their forties.

Myth: As a man ages, he loses his ability to get an erection.

Truth: Aging itself is not a cause of erectile dysfunction. However, diminishing hormone levels do precipitate some changes. A man may need more physical stimulation to become aroused, and his erection may not be quite as firm as when he was younger -- but sex is no less pleasurable. While a 25-year-old man might be able to get a second erection as quickly as fifteen minutes after an ejaculation, a 50-year-old man might need several hours.

Myth: Emotional and psychological factors are responsible for a woman's lack of interest in sex at midlife and beyond.

Truth: Physical factors can play an even larger role. Hormonal changes at menopause can affect a woman's sexual response. Low estrogen levels can result in vaginal dryness, causing discomfort during sex. And in some women, lower testosterone levels can mean a lack of energy and a weaker sex drive. Other women find their interest in sex increases after menopause, due, in part, to a shift in the ratio of testosterone to estrogen and progesterone.

Myth: A woman loses her ability to have orgasms as she ages.

Truth: Many women find increased sexual pleasure after menopause, including more frequent or more intense orgasms.

Myth: Masturbation diminishes your ability to enjoy sex with a partner.

Truth: Masturbation can increase sexual pleasure, both with and without a partner. For women, it helps keep vaginal tissues moist and elastic and boosts hormone levels, which fuels sex drive. For men, it helps maintain erectile response and just like in a woman boosts hormone levels

Myth: A man's inability to get an erection is most likely the result of an emotional problem.

Truth: Actually, physical causes -- such as circulation problems, prostate disorders, and side effects associated with prescription medications -- account for 85 percent of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to ensure and/or sustain an erection for satisfactory sex.

Myth: There is no treatment for erectile dysfunction

Truth: There are a number of treatment options available for men suffering from erectile dysfunction. The best among these are oral drugs called PDE-5 inhibitors which are very effective in treating it. Others include penile implants, injections and penile pumps.

Myth: There is no such thing as an online pharmacy to buy drugs for erectile dysfunction.

Truth: An Online Pharmacy is a very popular options to drugs for erectile dysfunction. The biggest advantage is that you dont need to spend money in consulting fees to get a prescription from your doctor. In fact online prescriptions are generated and you can easily order any prescription drugs, which is readily available in the online pharmacy. Other advantages include complete privacy in ordering and discretion during delivery of the medication. This is especially convenient for older couples as they often keep poor health and are reluctant to go out especially during winter.

Myth: Paying for prescriptions drugs through the credit card is not safe online

Truth: One can very safely buy any number of prescription drugs through ones credit card. In fact all kinds of credit cards are accepted at online pharmacies. The more one buys, the great the discount. One can get drugs treating erectile dysfunction at a 40 to 60% discount at practically every online pharmacy

Of course, it's true that sex isn't going to stay exactly the same as you age. But the changes that take place aren't all negative. Many couples find it easier to relax and look forward to lovemaking. And partners who are retired or working only part time often have more time and energy for each other, for making love as well as pursuing other shared activities.

By midlife, one knows ones own body and their partner's intimately, and, hopefully, one has figured out how to communicate what one finds pleasurable. It's likely that they have shed any sexual inhibitions, and their sexual confidence and experience probably result in better sex for both of you. Just as important, sex may be more emotionally fulfilling because now it is driven less by hormones and more by the desire to share ones self with someone whom you love. Sex after age 40 may take place less often, but many find it becomes more gratifying than ever.