Just How Many Seniors Are Having Sex?
For most people, the stereotype of senior sex, sex after 60, 70, or, heaven forbid, 80, is some version of "I don't think so!" It's gotten so bad that many people think of senior sex as some version of dirty old men, or "cougars," older women who are only interested in younger men.
These are the same people who are convinced their parents, and certainly their grandparents, wouldn't still be doing "that.
" Now a recent study by The American Association for Retired People, has found the picture younger people have of us older folks isn't anywhere near the real story.
The survey found half of the respondents over 60 enjoy sexual activity at least once a month.
With a significant portion of those saying, they were having sex at least once a week.
Not what most younger people would believe about the oldsters in their lives.
The major change has been the attitude older people have about senior sex.
Most believe sexuality is a valid and appropriate part of life, no matter how old they are.
Then, too, as the baby boomers live longer, especially those who embrace a healthier life style, the rate of sexual experience with aging will start to increase.
About two-thirds of the seniors who were surveyed reported having a satisfying sexual relationship is an important component of their quality of life, and the majority are "extremely satisfied," or "somewhat satisfied," with their sex lives.
Those satisfied seniors keep up with the new information, medical advances and resources for continuing to improve their satisfaction and pleasure as they age.
Fortunately, the amount of information and resources for seniors about sexuality and sexual health is increasing all the time.
As the Boomers have started entering the Senior ranks, the markets have grown so large business and medicine can no longer afford to ignore them.
While it takes some thoughtfulness to sift through all the options, there is information and resources for just about any issue or concern you may have.
The key is separating the wheat from the chaff, and finding resources that are appropriate, effective, and safe.
These are the same people who are convinced their parents, and certainly their grandparents, wouldn't still be doing "that.
" Now a recent study by The American Association for Retired People, has found the picture younger people have of us older folks isn't anywhere near the real story.
The survey found half of the respondents over 60 enjoy sexual activity at least once a month.
With a significant portion of those saying, they were having sex at least once a week.
Not what most younger people would believe about the oldsters in their lives.
The major change has been the attitude older people have about senior sex.
Most believe sexuality is a valid and appropriate part of life, no matter how old they are.
Then, too, as the baby boomers live longer, especially those who embrace a healthier life style, the rate of sexual experience with aging will start to increase.
About two-thirds of the seniors who were surveyed reported having a satisfying sexual relationship is an important component of their quality of life, and the majority are "extremely satisfied," or "somewhat satisfied," with their sex lives.
Those satisfied seniors keep up with the new information, medical advances and resources for continuing to improve their satisfaction and pleasure as they age.
Fortunately, the amount of information and resources for seniors about sexuality and sexual health is increasing all the time.
As the Boomers have started entering the Senior ranks, the markets have grown so large business and medicine can no longer afford to ignore them.
While it takes some thoughtfulness to sift through all the options, there is information and resources for just about any issue or concern you may have.
The key is separating the wheat from the chaff, and finding resources that are appropriate, effective, and safe.
