Sexuality and older people: a neglected issue

Globally, life expectancy has been rising rapidly over the course of the last century, thanks to technological advances in medicine, rises in public health expenditure, overall socioeconomic development, and increased respect for women ’s autonomy in preventing undesired pregnancies. We are living longer and healthier lives and will continue to do so. It is estimated that the number of people over the age of 60 will double by 2050, translating into longer productive – albeit not necessarily reproductive – lives during which we are able to seek sexual intimacy and enjoy sexual activity as we age.
Source: Reproductive Health Matters - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research