HLTHAGE 1BB3 Lecture 9: Sex and Sexuality in Later Life

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Health, Aging and Society
• Course: HLTHAGE 1BB3
• Professor: Yvonne Leblanc

Document Summary

Historically has been defined in a biomedical context. At least 51,600 lgtb seniors in canada: born in the 1920s to mid 1940s. The expression of intimate and sexual behaviours directly links to health and. The majority of older adults indicate that sex is important for a good relationship; quality of life across the life-course. 67% of me and 53% of women sexuality. Older adults are becoming increasingly open in their attitudes and beliefs about. Research interviewed 3,005 community dwelling people, ages 57-85 (1,550 women and 1,455 men), about their sexual practices, assessed their health status, and examined the correlation between the two: The majority of older adults report recent sexual activity through age 74 (62. 8% A more significant decline in sexual activity between the ages of 75-84 (41. 4% of of women and 74. 7% of men) women and 52. 2% of men) Masturbation, vaginal intercourse, and foreplay (kissing, caressing) are the most frequently reported activities.