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[Sexuality in old age]
1Departement für Angewandte Psychologie, Universität Freiburg.
Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|March 8, 1994
Summary
Older adults experience reduced sexual speed and intensity, with a less liberal attitude towards sexuality. Tenderness becomes more important as sexual frequency declines due to fewer partners or health issues.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Human Sexuality
- Sociology
Context:
- Research on the sexuality of older adults remains limited.
- Biological changes in aging men and women affect sexual function.
- Societal attitudes towards sexuality in older individuals are less liberal compared to younger populations.
Purpose:
- To explore the multifaceted aspects of sexual behavior in old age.
- To present a theoretical model of factors influencing sexuality in later life.
- To offer practical recommendations for prevention, treatment, and care in institutional settings.
Summary:
- Sexual activity in older adults is characterized by decreased speed and intensity.
- Reduced frequency of intercourse is often linked to a lack of partners or health concerns.
- While intercourse frequency may drop, the significance of tenderness and other forms of sexual expression increases.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for more comprehensive research into geriatric sexuality.
- Informs healthcare providers on addressing the sexual health needs of older patients.
- Provides a framework for improving sexual well-being and care for the aging population.