From stressful work to child-related responsibilities, the days of passion may seem like a distant memory. Desire for sex can be affected by stress, sleep, and other factors. Despite all of this, researchers found that for three-quarters of women, sex after age 40 is better than sex at 20. In fact, it is very much connected to the brain, and the orgasm that starts from there, again, there’s a way to improve… The way the brain works plays a key role in the pleasure we get from sex, and this reflects differently in both men and women. According to researchers, men think about sex every 52 seconds, while for women it happens once a day. Advanced scanning technology demonstrates the complex interaction between the brain and body when sexual desire is present. The neurotransmitter dopamine is known to play a key role in both men and women. NEWS_MORE_BOX How to improve orgasm Experts recommend sharing your sexual fantasies with your partner without worrying. According to them, even the strangest sexual desires are far more common than most of us think. Let’s go beyond the G-spot. Scientists already know that women have “extensive” erogenous tissue – skin that is highly sensitive. It extends from the clitoris to the opening of the vagina and then inside it. Like the penis, this tissue has a very large number of nerve endings and blood vessels, and during arousal it enlarges. Practicing pelvic floor exercises is recommended as they keep the vaginal muscles tight and increase blood flow to the pelvic area.