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Sex and Sexuality for Seniors

Most seniors still enjoy having a close personal and sexual relationship with a partner. While the sex drive may diminish some with aging and with chronic disease it is still an important part of life. Includes information on sexual dysfunction, sexually transmitted disease and sexuality.
Equality of Sexes Helps Assure Sexual Satisfaction With Age
A study shows that cultures where there is gender equality, sexual satisfaction remains high as people age.
Age Does Not Decrease Sexual Satisfaction
A survey finds that age does not decrease satisfaction with sex life for men.
Aging Sexuality
Sexuality is not just for the young. While aging changes the human body physical togetherness is just as important to older adults.
HIV and the Older Adult
Persons over 50 are one of the fastest growing HIV populations. Here's Why.
Impotence and Sexual Aggression Question
Find information about impotence and more in the answer to this question from a Senior Health visitor.
Impotence
Comprehensive overview of impotence, also known as erectile dysfuntion and how it affects seniors.
All About Kegel Exercises
Kegel Exercises can help both men and women who are suffering from urinary incontinence by strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor. It can also help older women (especially those who have had one or more children through vaginal birth) enjoy sexual intercourse more.
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