Genital Atrophy

The article presents regular arousal and pleasure as ways that may help maintain tissue responsiveness with aging. Genital atrophy is described as age-related or disuse-associated shrinking, drying, weakening, or reduced responsiveness of genital tissues. In penis owners, genital atrophy may involve reduced size, weaker erections, reduced sensation, or fewer nocturnal erections. In vulva owners, genital atrophy may involve vaginal laxity, reduced lubrication, clitoral atrophy, diminished orgasmic intensity, or difficulty reaching orgasm.