For younger generations there is always that one question that lies within their minds about older senior citizens, whether they want to know the answer or not, the question is "Are they still having sex!?" Sex in old age comes with a lot of different myths and misunderstandings that is a taboo subject for the young. But believe it or not the answer to this question is yes, the sex drive for the elderly is just as prevalent as it was back in their youth!
Found in a journal article about a study of how much value and importance elders put on sexual activity in their lives. According to Gott and Hinchliff: "Indeed, all participants who had current sexual partner attributed at least some importance to sex with many rating sex as 'very' or 'extremely' important. However, experiencing barriers to being sexually active led them to place less importance on sex; this was particularlary apparent when health problems and widowhood were experienced." (Goff. pg.1)
As it is true that health problems can come in the way of sexual intercourse with old age, there are certainly different ways they can practice safer sex to prevent any harm or injuries to yourself or your partner. For more information about safe sex for seniors you can visit a very helpful site with facts, tips, advice, as well as this video below.
Found in a journal article about a study of how much value and importance elders put on sexual activity in their lives. According to Gott and Hinchliff: "Indeed, all participants who had current sexual partner attributed at least some importance to sex with many rating sex as 'very' or 'extremely' important. However, experiencing barriers to being sexually active led them to place less importance on sex; this was particularlary apparent when health problems and widowhood were experienced." (Goff. pg.1)
As it is true that health problems can come in the way of sexual intercourse with old age, there are certainly different ways they can practice safer sex to prevent any harm or injuries to yourself or your partner. For more information about safe sex for seniors you can visit a very helpful site with facts, tips, advice, as well as this video below.
Sexual activity at older ages can still be just as beneficial not only for each individual but also as a couple as well. some facts I came across from an online health guide organization was that sex later in life can improve health, increase lifespan, solidify relationships and give refuge. For more facts and better understanding of how to make sex more enjoyable as age goes on check out this website below!
www.helpguide.org/elder/sexuality_aging.htm
The reason I chose this topic out of the many I have learned about was because I thought it was something that would bring most people out of their comfort zone to get a different perspective on something they would rather not think about. Sex happens, no matter what age that need for intimacy will always be there and I think that is nice to know. Their sex drive is as alive as ours is and I think this was a perfect opportunity to bring it out in the open and for the elderly to be proud of what they've got and for the youth to be proud for accepting that fact!
