But research proves otherwise.

Health reported that women’s best orgasms come later rather than earlier. Using the popular Natural Cycles app, which helps track menstrual cycles and plan pregnancy, researchers surveyed 2,600 women. Respondents of various ages were asked:

1. How satisfied are you with your sex life?
2. How attractive do you think you are?
3. How do you rate the frequency and quality of your orgasms?

There were only three ratings: low, average, high.

The women were then divided into three groups based on age: 23 and younger, 24–36, and over 36. Their responses were analyzed.

It was expected that the youngest children would rate their sex lives the highest. However, the researchers were in for a surprise. Women under 23 most often rated themselves as “low” and “average.” Among women aged 24–36, the situation was slightly different: “average” was the most common rating. However, women aged 36 and older confidently rated the quality of their sex lives and their attractiveness as high.

In general, the best orgasms await women after 36 years of age.

Interestingly, this isn’t the only study with similar, at first glance, paradoxical findings. For example, The Huffington Post, citing the results of a recent survey of 5,000 single American adults of all ages, ethnicities, and income levels, found that women had their best sex at age 66, while men had it at age 64.

Psychologists interviewed by Health and The Huffington Post suggest the following: The strength and quality of orgasm depend less on physiology and hormones than on psychological readiness. In the decade between 20 and 30, despite the most “sexy” hormonal levels, young people are overly concerned with their appearance and issues of social acceptance, and therefore are unable to relax and indulge in their emotions.

Over the years, women and men find their place in society, receive a variety of social and psychological reinforcements, and gain sexual experience, which helps them feel better and become more aware of their own desires.

Here are a few more factors that make sex only get better with age:

1. Healthy egoism. People begin having sex for their own pleasure, not to satisfy their partner.
2. Moving away from a fixation on penetration. It turns out that orgasms can be achieved simply by caressing each other.
3. Trust. The older generation tends to be in long-term relationships. They’ve known their partners for a long time, making them more willing to experiment and generally feel more relaxed.

However, scientists note that age alone is no guarantee of quality orgasms. Much more important are experience and confidence in one’s own sexual attractiveness, as well as the presence of a loving partner.