Sexual behaviour and health in older adults

Sexual behaviour and health in older adults / Lee Smith, Igor Grabovac, editors.

This book provides a comprehensive overview for those interested in research and promoting sexual health in older people, as well as a "go-to" guide on the topic of sexual behaviour in older adults. Sexual activity is an essential part of intimate relationships, though it tends to decline...

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Other Authors: Smith, Lee (Editor), Grabovac, Igor (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, [2023]
Series:Practical issues in geriatrics.
Subjects:
Older people > Sexual behavior.
Older people > Health and hygiene.
Aging.
Aging
Older people > Health and hygiene
Older people > Sexual behavior
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1) Introduction to the area (sexual activity as a health resource in older age)
  • 2) Levels and trends of sexual activity in older adults
  • 3) Sexual activity and physical health benefits in older adults
  • 4) Sexual activity and mental health benefits in older adults
  • 5) Sexual activity and psychosocial benefits in older adults
  • 6) Sexual orientation, sexual activity, and health in older adults
  • 7) Risky sexual activity and its impact on mental and physical health in older adults
  • 8) Lifelong sexual practice and its influence on health in later life
  • 9) Medication to enhance sexual activity in older adults
  • 10) Barriers to sexual activity in older adults
  • 11) Facilitators to sexual activity in older adults
  • 12) How to promote sexual activity in older adults?
  • 13) Future directions for research and practice in sexual health for older adults
  • 14) Concluding summary
  • 15) Glossary.

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