Primary Education Topic:
Health & Wellness
Other Education Topics:
LGBTQ Aging
What does it mean to be sexually well or sexually healthy in later life?
By Maggie L. Syme
What does it mean to be sexually well or sexually healthy in later life? This question has not gotten much attention until recently, given the prevalence of stigmatic beliefs about aging sexuality and lack of understanding about aging sexuality. The reality is people express themselves sexually across the lifespan, and even though sexual scripts may change over time, sexual expression continues and it remains important in relationships and for overall well-being.