When my sister (who is 10 years younger) was about 5, she wandered over to my mom and asked, “What’s Reptile Dysfunction?” My mom asked her to repeat herself and, very clearly, she asked the same question. My mom thought long and hard, whispering “reptile dysfunction? reptile dysfunction?” to herself. She replied, “Honey, I just don’t know. I’ve never really heard of reptile dysfunction. Days later, we were all watching TV and a commercial for Viagra came on . . . Mom! Look! Reptile Dysfunction!
For months, Carolyn would ask “What’s Reptile Dysfunction,” just for for the fun of watching the family crack up. A brief moment in Burman family history.
Regarding this reptile dysfunction: I have an exam tommorow for my Elder Care Nursing class. Here is an uplifting excerpt from my study guide:
Normal Changes of Aging
Men: produce viable sperm until age 90
− ↓ testosterone and ↑ FSH and LH = ↓ muscle mass, ↓ facial and body hair
− Less firm erection; may have difficulty anticipating/delaying ejaculation
− Sexual response should be present, but may be slower (slower erection, slower to ejaculate, slower to get hard again)
- Fewer ejaculatory squeezesWomen:
− Perimenopause can last up to 8 years; FSH increases and estrogen levels vary
− Menopause: once it is complete, estrogen drops dramatically and FSH and LH increase = thinning of vaginal tissues, ↓ lube, shortening of vagina, ↓ body hair, pendulous breasts, full mons/vulva, shrinking clit, coarser skin, ↑ facial hair
− Shrinking urethra and trigone of bladder= ↑ risk for UTI and incontinence
- Orgasm stays the same!
Bring on the birthdays.
