To each her own. I am celibate at the moment. I would like to find someone whom I could trust for an intimate relationship that includes sex. I am 72, not over the hill. In my 40's and 50's I was happily in a relationship but unfortunately he died. In my 60's I explored again and had good years with someone. I have a full life now and expect to continue so. But a trustable sexual partner is elusive. The one thing I don't do these days is take chances.
If you must do something have it out with uncle first.