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Does sex really keep your mind sharp?

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tooly Mon 10-Jul-17 10:28:57

Just read an article in the Guardian about how sex may help to keep your brain active. I find my memory is getting worse as I get older - more like a sieve everyday in fact - and I have to admit that sex is a rarity for me these days. That's not to say that I'm not satisfied (I'm in a very happy marriage), but I wonder if there's something to this. Does anyone find that sex helps them mentally - or is it more about being satisfied and happy than improving cognitive functions? Thanks in advance smile

Article is here if anyone wants to read www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/jul/10/does-having-sex-when-you-are-older-help-you-stay-mentally-sharp

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Charleygirl Tue 11-Jul-17 11:48:47

If my ex had not b*****ed off I would be a genius by now, the razor sharp mind being a small part of it.

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gretta Tue 11-Jul-17 12:15:03

totally agree with MissAdventure especially as DH beavers away & gets nowhere & has to give up.

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mauraB Tue 11-Jul-17 12:21:05

I do love 'Gransnet', posts such as these give me such a good laugh. we must be on the same wavelength.

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AdeleJay Tue 11-Jul-17 12:33:56

I have laughed out loud, thank you ladies.

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annsixty Tue 11-Jul-17 12:54:14

In a minority here folks,sadly life stepped in.

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Imperfect27 Tue 11-Jul-17 13:17:13

annsixty flowers xxx

I'm sure I have read (imagined) somewhere that chocolate has a chemical element in it that has the same effects ... and then there's wine and ...

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annsixty Tue 11-Jul-17 13:31:09

Love both and a mind as sharp as a knife grin

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Imperfect27 Tue 11-Jul-17 13:34:31

Tsk - thought as much grin

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Grannyknot Tue 11-Jul-17 13:44:46

DH beavers away ?

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annsixty Tue 11-Jul-17 13:48:53

That made me smile too. Imagination gone wild at the picture.

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Luckygirl Tue 11-Jul-17 14:05:51

"Beavers away" - just love that! grin

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Supergrannyknitknit Tue 11-Jul-17 14:21:09

Only if you are planning sausages for lunch. Ha Ha!!

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Lewlew Tue 11-Jul-17 16:19:52

Looked over to DH and asked if sex helps his memory... he thought it did. I agreed...after all, for some men the brain is often in the pants. wink

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Gaggi3 Tue 11-Jul-17 20:33:28

Off the point but have always loved Woody Allen's comment, in a film, about sex "The most fun I've ever had without laughing." Apologies in advance for those who don't like WA.
Physical exercise is supposed to release endorphins which may help keep one sharp.

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rosesarered Tue 11-Jul-17 20:38:51

No need for any man to 'beaver away'....that's what viagra is for!

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rosesarered Tue 11-Jul-17 20:40:07

Either that or a large bar of fruit and nut.?

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Smithy Tue 11-Jul-17 21:07:42

Best laugh in a week, so witty! Thanks!

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Coco51 Tue 11-Jul-17 21:35:32

If I could remember where I put that damn lubricant...

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wot Tue 11-Jul-17 22:02:56

Didn't Woody Allen day something like "sex is dirty...well, if it's good, it is!"

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Greengage Tue 11-Jul-17 22:03:57

Widowed ten years. Could definitely do with some mental stimulation!

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Nanna58 Tue 11-Jul-17 22:19:49

Glammananna, perhaps if you have sex whilst in Morrisons it may help you to remember what to buy for Sunday lunch! ?

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123kitty Tue 11-Jul-17 22:21:44

I know we have to be serious and help each other on GN but isn't it lovely to have some fun - thanks all of you

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annsixty Tue 11-Jul-17 22:26:05

Fun is the spice of life.
It is good for us all.

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Lilypops Tue 11-Jul-17 23:22:33

While my man "beavers away" I keep dropping stitches on my knitting, I need to get this jumper finished !!!?

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Imperfect27 Wed 12-Jul-17 07:14:16

Lilypops, that is taking multi-tasking to a whole new level! grin

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