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Health > Seniors > Sexuality

Resources for seniors on a range of topics on sexuality including sexual activity, the challenges of sex and aging, and practising safe sex to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.


It's Your Health - Seniors and Aging - Sexual Activity

Sexual activity is a natural and important part of a healthy lifestyle, no matter what your age. Although the amount of sexual activity generally declines with age, sexual interest and ability can remain fairly constant.
Source:     Health Canada

Sex Over Sixty

What is the role of sexual expression in later life? What are the normal changes that age brings? What barriers and myths prevent seniors from enjoying a healthy sexual life? What resources, devices, medications, etc. are available to help seniors maintain or regain sexual intimacy in later life if they want to?
Source:     National Advisory Council on Aging

**See Also : Reproductive and Sexual Health > Sexuality

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Source:     Canada Health Portal