Google AI Overview
Having multiple romantic or sexual partners simultaneously, often referred to as polyamory, is a practice where individuals engage in relationships with more than one person at a time, with the understanding and consent of all parties involved. It's a form of consensual non-monogamy, where the focus is on open communication, honesty, and equality within the relationships.
I explored the idea of Polyamory and even had a Friend with Benefits for a short time. It wasn't bona fide, however, as my wife can neither participate, consent, nor object. We have been married for forty years and have been monogamous and sincere to each other. In my youth, I was promiscuous but tempered with periods of monogamy.
Now I don't know what I am or what I want. There are days in my old age when I desire sex, but I have a slim chance of finding a partner. I have tried, but I have come up empty, and nothing that has happened suggests that will change. We live in a typical family populated neighborhood, and if I had chosen to move into a community of active adults (fifty-five and up), I probably would have had lovers.
Do people in retirement homes have a lot of sex?
"Google AI Overview
Yes, older adults in retirement homes do experience sexual activity and intimacy. While it's not always a public topic, studies show that a significant portion of seniors between 65 and 80 remain sexually active. This can manifest in various ways, including intimate relationships with partners, both within and outside the facility, and also includes personal sexual expression."
So gone is the assumed idea that sex ends with a certain age (even if young people have trouble imagining it). I miss out because I am just a victim of my circumstances and my decisions.
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