The sexual behavior of older adults, especially women, has undergone changes in recent
years, though there are still certain stereotypes today related to pathophysiology, beliefs …

Solitary sexual activity is a free, safe, and accessible way to experience sexual pleasure.
Despite these advantages, research on masturbation in later life is highly understudied …

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 …

Objectives In this article, we present the theoretical framework that guided the development
of the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP) including the measures of …

Sexual well-being (SWB) is a significant and understudied element of older adults' health
and well-being, and quality of life. The goal of this systematic review is to identify the …

Introduction Age-related declines in multiple facets of sexuality in later life are well
documented. However, most studies have been cross-sectional with data collected at one …

Objective: Previous cross-sectional studies have shown that more (vs. less) sexually active
individuals tend to be mentally and physically healthier, but little is known about the proximal …

Age and sexual difficulties show a relevant influence in older adults' sexual well-being
(SWB). The objective of this study was to assess sexual issues that affect SWB, revealed by …

Objectives This article examines the association between cognitive impairment, including
mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia (ED), and sexual activity in a large …

Despite its importance and numerous benefits, sexual health in the elderly is often a
neglected topic due to gender-and age-specific taboos and stereotypes, especially those …