This study captured older people's attitudes and concerns about sex and sexuality in later
life by synthesising qualitative research published on this issue. The systematic review was …

Life history theory (LHT) predicts that individuals vary in their sexual, reproductive, parental,
familial, and social behavior according to the physical and social challenges imposed upon …

Objective To describe key factors that facilitate sexual behaviour in later life. Methods Re‐
analysis of data from a study of 2,374 Dutch older adults. Results Partner availability, gender …

Although many older adults reportedly maintain an active sex life, limited research has
focused on the reasons they engage in sex. The present study identified and described …

In Australia and many countries, pornography offers omnipresent, stimulating, easily
accessible sexual content; it is an increasing contributor to social meaning-making in …

Older people are often excluded from large studies of sexual health, as it is assumed that
they are not having sex or are reluctant to talk about sensitive topics and are therefore …

Humans maintain romantic relationships for sexual gratification, child care assistance,
intimate friendship, and a host of other interpersonal benefits. In monogamous relationships …

This qualitative study explored the barriers and facilitators to sexual communication between
older adults and friends. Fifty-three women and men aged 58 and older were interviewed …

Healthy aging includes a healthy sexuality. In this article we argue for sexual health policy to
support aging sexuality. Government sexual health policies focus on reproduction, not …

Societal understandings of, and expectations about, sex in later life reflect and reinforce
deeply entrenched ageist and sexist norms. This chapter considers which sexual rights are …