seniors and sex

Embracing Intimacy Across the Ages

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By: Andrea Brodey, ECI social worker: As our population ages, the topic of aging and sexuality has become increasingly relevant. Society has long seen sexuality as a young persons’ domain. Both the public and medical professionals can be dismissive and uncomfortable with the idea that older people often still desire sexuality and intimacy. Despite societal stereotypes and misconceptions, older adults continue to experience desires and sexual needs well into their….

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“Birds Do It, Bees Do It, Even Educated Fleas Do It, Let’s Fall In Love (Cole Porter)

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With Valentine’s day behind us, romance and sex continue to be alive and well. The baby boomers are getting older and while 60 has become the new 40, and 75 the new 60, healthy sex continues to be a favorite topic. However it may still be a subject that is often ‘under the covers’ and not comfortably discussed. Adult children don’t typically want to hear about the parent’s sexuality and….

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