Dr. Lauren Streicher's article on Everyday Health
Barriers to Entry:
The Economics of Midlife Sex
When couples in midlife experience vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and erectile dysfunction; having sex twice a week can cost more than $6,000.00 a year not including the cost of a little new lingerie, candles, a vibrator and maybe the occasional bottle of champagne.
- Silicone Lubricant $15.99 (roughly 4 bottles/year) $64
- Local Vaginal Estrogen $40-80/month $720
- Long Acting Vaginal Moisturizer $19 /month $240
- Erectile Dysfunction Medication $35/pill $3,360
- Doctor’s visits to get prescriptions $300
- Total: $6,202/year
