Suzanne NobleHost, Sex Advice for Seniors · Sex, Dating & Relationship Advice for Over 50s

The ridiculousness of sex

5 Jan 2023 · 2 min

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In this solo YouTube monologue, a 61‑year‑old speaker reflects on sex in later life, emphasizing its silliness and humor rather than a serious, procreative purpose. She argues that sex should be enjoyed for pleasure and connection, encouraging listeners to laugh at the inevitable bodily awkwardness—such as flatulence, stiff hips, or knees giving out—rather than taking it too seriously. The talk underscores that, especially when child‑bearing is no longer a goal, the value of sex lies in fun, intimacy, and embracing the ridiculous moments that naturally arise with aging bodies.

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Isn't sex ridiculous, really, when you think about it? When you get to our age, my age, I'm 61 years old, one of the things that I've not mentioned at all is just the pure silliness of it and being able to laugh while you're having sex. Just be happy, enjoy yourself, and not take it too seriously because, you know, we're not procreating anymore. Lots of people would say, what's the point of you guys even having it? The point of us having it is it feels good, it's fun, it's a way to connect with your partner, to be intimate, but also it should be enjoyable. It should be just kind of fun and sometimes funny. And I think things go on in sex which are funny. Let's face it, sometimes people fart. Sometimes you try to get into a position and you can't because your hips aren't working properly or something's not happening. Or your knees just suddenly give out and you say, "I've got to lay down now because I can't stand like this for much longer." And all the ridiculous, funny, crazy shit that goes on while you're having sex. And not enough is made about that, about just taking it less seriously, enjoying yourself, being happy, giving into the pleasure and the ridiculousness and the silliness of it. And just enjoying it for what it is, which is, let's face it, a good time.