Expert reveals the best time of day to have sex depending on your age

An expert has revealed the best time of day to have sex depending on your age.

Though what you get up to under the sheets is different for every person, everyone is looking for the best possible way to achieve a truly satisfying sex life - and luckily, science has us covered.

How much sex we should be having, in particular, is a debate that seems to be rife, as a recent study explored how much sex we'd need to be having to reap the benefits for our mental health.

But it's similarly not a one-size-fits-all scenario, particularly as you get older. Once you say hello to the joys of being an adult, such as parenthood, marriage, and household responsibilities, then it can become harder to find some intimacy with your partner, or even to enjoy it in some cases.

However, if it's something that you need to work on, then Mike Kocsis, hormone health expert and founder of Balance My Hormones, has explained how to factor your time - and age - into your sex life.

The morning isn't always the best time (Getty Images)

He told the Metro that our hormones are at their most 'robust' throughout the 20s.

"You have a higher libido, especially around ovulation, and you have more energy and emotional response to intimacy," Mike said, therefore making the morning time the sweet spot for getting frisky.

As for the age bracket up, between 30 and 40, the best time for sex switches from embracing the spontaneous to the scheduled.

It's more likely we'll have more responsibilities in this decade, like having children or a high-stress career, which can interfere with the production of sex hormones.

However, as depressing as this sounds, Mike says the hormonal shifts in this era of life can make sex 'deeper and more emotionally satisfying.'

"Sex can become less driven by hormonal spikes and more by trust, connection, and oxytocin-driven bonding," he said.

Spontaneity is more likely to return in your 40s to 50s (Getty Images)

"Fluctuations in oestrogen and testosterone can make sex drive less predictable, but stronger body awareness and emotional depth can lead to more satisfaction."

By the time we hit 40 to 50, routines are likely to change again, with this window being dubbed a 'golden era' for a resurgence of spontaneity.

That's not to say, though, that it's not without challenges, as libido tends to be lower and vaginal dryness and decreasing testosterone also creep in.

However, Mike says that all this means is that we're less willing to participate in 'unfulfilling sex,' instead 'encouraging better self-awareness and communication' in sexual relationships.

Some couples prefer sex in the evening over mornings (Getty Images)

In the next decade, age 50 to 60, Mike says oxytocin 'becomes more important than ever for intimacy,' making sex more about sensuality than frequency.

Morning or midday romance is considered the best time for this age group, seizing the moment, energy levels are most likely to peak.

Finally, those aged 60 and over and enjoying the bliss of retirement can also look forward to a new 'phase of sexuality that's richer and more intentional than ever.'

Timings-wise, afternoons and early evenings can become a good time for intimacy.