206 Influence of partner sexuality on the sexual activity of aged men and women

Abstract

The aim of this study was to demonstrate the Influence of partner sexuality on the sexual activity of aged Tunisian men and women. A prospective study with a questionnaire for patients over 60 years who consulted in the urology department of urology Mahdia Hospital for health issues not related to sexuality. The study included 60 men with an average age of 69.5 (60-80 years) and 40 women with an average age of 60.15 (60-70 years).Among men, 75% are still having a satisfying sexual activity with variable intensity (0.4-1.4/week), 25% have no sexual activity since years. An erection dysfunction was found among 58.3%. The reaction of the feminine partner was comprehensive in 45% of cases. In the other cases, we noted a total indifference (19%), avoidance (22.5%), nervousness and irritability (13.5%). In case of dysfunction, men incriminate conjugal conflict in 6.6% of cases, failure phobia in 30% and menopause of the partner or her disinterest for sex in 30%. Concerning women, only 22 % of them still have a sexual activity after menopause with an average frequency of 2 sexual intercourses per month. Sexual partner’s performance was satisfying only in only 19.2% of cases. Otherwise we reported an erection dysfunction (38.5%), a disinterest (30.8%) and no sexual activity (11.5%). A failing or absent sexuality of the partner was directly incriminated by 65.4% of women as the mean cause of the sexual dysfunction.