Stephanie Faubion, medical director for the North American Menopause Society, who was not involved in the study. “That’s actually quite refreshing, that there were a quarter of women for whom sex remains not just on the radar but highly important,” said Dr. “If women are able to speak up with their partner and make sure that they’re having sex that’s fulfilling and pleasurable to them, then they’re more likely to rate it as highly important as they get older,” she said. “The study showed substantial numbers of women still highly value sex, even as they get older, and it’s not abnormal,” said Thomas, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Young beautiful amorous couple making love in bed on white background Shutterstock ID 127898816 Shutterstock