At 60+ I now abstain during the 48 hours before a meeting.
If you have had little or no activity prior to a scheduled meeting, is there any merit mastering your domain a day before so you don't fade quickly. I've noticed some posters take the contrary view and abstain from their domain.
...He can correct me where necessary but yes a bit of abstention is good - The mental effect is more important IMHO than any physical benefit. I met a marvelous lady today and the anticipation build up was delicious.
However it is as important to have proper diet, hydration, exercise, and good mental attitude.
In my youth (20s) I'd masturbate just hours before a session so as not to have PE.
As I aged, into my 40s, that would no longer be a problem.
Now in my 60s, I need to abstain for a week so that I can be potent to get in two cups at a two hour date, and I don't always make it.
The advice on nutrition is right on. Lots of water, good fruits and veggies, and if you want to give it a shot, ginseng and goji berries to keep the equipment humming
,,,with good effect.
Can you explain more please? What has been your experience?
Never heard of Goji berries but just googled it. Evidently a tea is brewed from ginseng chips and the goji berries. Is that what you do Jim? May have to give it a try if you say it's beneficial. As for me, I use a prescription compounded testosterone hormone replacement lotion daily along with a good dose of vitamin V before a date. Good nutrition, good hydration and lots of sleep are helpful. And at my age I agree with Mr. Fisher about abstaining for at least a few days prior. But I do like to watch some porn as the date approaches and stroke the equipment without allowing myself to cum. Gets the juices flowing!
The effect is, in short, better functioning, like what STP does for your car's engine, (or is supposed to do.)
I last longer, get stronger, and feel more vibrant since using these two nutrients.
I have heard bits and pieces about the benefits of ginseng and gogi berries, both individually and together. I was wondering what form/type of ginseng do you recommend? Gogi berries? Gogi juice? Thanks
There are more expensive items out there, of course. My tantrica recommends a company called Prince of Peace which has a tea made with American white ginseng. It works well, but is a bit pricey.
The Goji berries are dried. You can find them on Amazon pretty inexpensively in bulk. I buy a lot and keep them in the freezer to keep them fresh
A friend turned me on to ginseng years ago, but not for "hobby" related benefits. So, I guess that I've been getting other benefits from ginseng that I didn't even consider. LOL I've never tried goji berries, so I may have to look into that too.
It seems that I also started noticing that when I hit my 50s that abstaining from sex for at least a day or so makes a session more satisfying. I've found that being well rested before a session is also important, especially if one wants multiple cups within a 1-2 hr session. I've even notice that more, since I've hit the big 6-0, since a 2nd cup isn't going to happen when I'm too tired
...consult a physician if you take other medications for possible drug interactions. This is from WebMD:
"Goji berries could interact with some drugs. If you take warfarin (a blood thinner), you may want to avoid goji berries. Goji berries may also interact with diabetes drugs and blood pressure drugs, so talk with your doctor first."
http://www.webmd.com/balance/goji-berries-health-benefits-and-side-effects
At 60+ I now abstain during the 48 hours before a meeting.
Thank everyone for the very informative comments.
an exact 48 hours before the date i refrain.
There is no question that the longer I abstain the better the date, but I some times get so horny that I hold out until just before the date and then either have to masturbate or my wife just touches me and....well you know.
When this happens I usually use cialis taken from 1 to a few hours before the date.
I need to pay more attention to that, because I almost NEVER come any more. (I'm 64.) Very frustrating. I've taken Cialis, and it keeps me hard, so I can do 20 minutes of non-stop intercourse. That of course feels great...but, with no climax, it does get frustrating.
I generally "master" it, if you mean what I think you mean, every day to keep myself sane. But then I abstain for 2 days ahead of a date to improve my performance. A week would drive me crazy but everyone is different and you have to know your own body. As someone said, it's way different for a 20 year old than a 70 year old. In addition to good hydration (water) I eat lightly ahead of time. I'd rather be too hungry than too full. But you may be different.
It's fun to experiment 
As someone said, it's different for a 20 year old than a 70 year old, so know your own body.
I "master it" every day to keep myself sane, and abstain for 2 days prior to a date. A week would drive me nuts.
I find hydration and a very light meal important. I'd rather be hungry than full. But it's fun to experiment!