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Sexual behavior in healthy married elderly men.

R Weizman, J Hart

    Archives of Sexual Behavior
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Sexual interest persists in older men, though sexual expression shifts. While impotence is common, masturbation increases with age, indicating evolving sexual behaviors in elderly men.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Human Sexuality
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Sexual activity and function are crucial aspects of well-being in aging populations.
    • Understanding changes in sexual behavior among elderly men is important for public health and clinical practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate sexual behavior and function in healthy married men aged 60-71 years.
    • To compare sexual activity patterns between younger (60-65) and older (66-71) elderly men.

    Main Methods:

    • A self-report three-point rating scale was used to assess sexual function.
    • 81 physically healthy, psychopathology-free, married men aged 60-71 were studied.
    • Participants were divided into two age groups: 60-65 years and 66-71 years.

    Main Results:

    • 36% of the total population reported impotence, with no significant age-related difference.
    • Approximately 50% of participants engaged in regular masturbatory activity.
    • Men aged 66-71 showed a decreased frequency of sexual intercourse but an increased frequency of masturbation compared to men aged 60-65.

    Conclusions:

    • Sexual interest remains in elderly men, with a shift towards autoerotic practices.
    • Age-related changes in sexual expression are evident, moving from intercourse to masturbation.
    • Evaluation and therapeutic interventions for sexual dysfunction in older men are recommended.

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