Abstract

AbstractThis chapter provides an overview in relation to sexual health and activity in older adults. It discusses declining levels of sexual activity among older populations and the consequent impact such declines may have on their physical and mental health. This chapter discusses barriers to an active sex life in older adults and makes recommendations to overcome such barriers. In addition, no chapter on sexual activity in older adults is complete without a mention of sexual dysfunction. This chapter does not aim to cover sexual dysfunction in detail but rather to provide the reader with an overview and make recommendations for further reading.KeywordsSexual activitySexual healthSexual intercoursePhysical healthMental health

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