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[Male sexuality in the elderly].
L Rinnab1, A J Schrader, M Schrader
1Schwerpunkt Medikamentöse Tumortherapie & Andrologie, Praxis für Urologie und Männermedizin Neu-Ulm, Augsburgerstraße 1a, 89231 Neu-Ulm, Deutschland. ludwig@dr-rinnab.de
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|October 12, 2012
Summary
Older men largely maintain sexual desire and function, contrary to common assumptions. Maintaining sexual activity in aging males depends on partnership and managing health changes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Andrology
- Sexual Medicine
Context:
- Male sexuality is often overlooked in aging research.
- Societal assumptions frequently portray older men as asexual.
- Recent surveys indicate persistent sexual interest in elderly males.
Purpose:
- To review the normal physiological changes associated with male aging.
- To describe the sexual behavior patterns observed in aging men.
- To determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in this demographic.
Summary:
- Despite common misconceptions, most older men retain sexual desires and fantasies.
- Sexual activity in elderly men is influenced by partner availability and intimacy.
- Changes in the sexual response cycle and comorbidities impact sexual function.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of addressing male sexual health in geriatrics.
- Challenges ageist stereotypes surrounding sexuality in older adults.
- Provides a foundation for understanding and managing sexual dysfunction in aging men.
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