In the past decade, researchers have begun to study the sexual functioning of typical older
persons. This review summarizes literature on the sexuality of men and women over age 50 …

Until recently, the research literature on later life sexual activity has been dominated
bystudies identifying physical and mental health barriers. The sexual expression of typical …

There has been relatively little research on sexuality in later life, particularly among persons
over 60 years of age. The existing literature consists of studies of small samples, much of it …

Objectives: This research tests the influences of age, biological, and psychosocial factors on
sexual expression in later life. Method: The American Association of Retired Persons …

Aging has a powerful impact on the quality of relationship and sexual functioning. The
psychological impact of aging after midlife is a particularly timely topic, given improved …

This article reviews recent medical and social science literature on sexual functioning in
older adults. We provide a broad definition of sexual functioning that includes a range of …

Background. As aging research increasingly reflects an effort to dissociate true time-driven
changes from those that can be improved, sexuality in later life remains largely unexplored …

Background. Late-life sexuality is an important quality-of-life issue that has been minimally
explored. This survey seeks to extend our knowledge of the relationship of sexual attitudes …

Research on close relationships in later life has received increased attention over the past
decade. However, little is known about sexuality and intimacy in old age. Using cross …

Older adults experience physiological changes in sexual response; most adapt well to these
changes and can use compensatory strategies to minimize their impact. Although …