Sex After 60+

Janet & Joe blush their way through this episode where they talk about the benefits of sex and intimacy after 60, and how to help insure they continue in your later years.

Show Notes:

A 2018 National Poll on Healthy Aging found that 40% of adults aged 65 to 80 are sexually active, and 73% of them reported being satisfied with their sex lives. https://www.verywellhealth.com/sex-after-sixty-2966815

Despite the myth that sex becomes less enjoyable with age, people in their later years have noticed considerable improvements in their sex lives since the 1970s, with research published by the University of Gothenburg revealing that 60 per cent of women and 70 per cent of men over 70 are highly satisfied with their sex lives. https://gupea.ub.gu.se/handle/2077/37524 

A study published in the American Journal of Medicine found that only 25% of younger women reported being sexually content. https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(11)00655-3/fulltext 

According to the National Institute on Aging, many older adults continue to enjoy sexual activity, although they might modify their sexual activity due to physiological changes, and that sexual activity is an important part of health and wellbeing and correlates with greater enjoyment of life for older adults. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568%2823%2900003-X/fulltext

A 2019 study in the journal PLoS One found that sexual satisfaction in males was linked to a greater life enjoyment score. For females, the emotional intimacy of sex was linked to higher scores. https://www.verywellhealth.com/sex-after-sixty-2966815

A University of Michigan study found 76 per cent of older people thought sex was an important part of a relationship at any age. Of those in romantic relationships, 54 per cent said they were still sexually active, while 40 per cent of all participants said they still have sex.

https://time.com/6977864/midlife-intimacy-essay 

https://startsat60.com/media/health/sex-questions-seniors-answered 

A 2017 study conducted by the University of Michigan asking people aged between 65 and 80 who they would talk to about sexual health problems. An overwhelming 62 per cent said they’d bring it up with a healthcare provider, 36 per cent said they’d discuss it with a partner, 10 per cent said they’d bring it up with a family member or a friend, and just 10 per cent said they’d talk to no one about it.  

https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/143212/NPHA-Sexual-Health-Report_050118_final.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y 

Improved Mood and Reduced Stress: Sexual activity releases endorphins and oxytocin, hormones that promote relaxation and alleviate stress and anxiety. ​The Irish Sun

Enhanced Cognitive Function: Regular sexual activity has been linked to better memory and cognitive performance in older adults. ​Glamour
Increased Life Satisfaction: A 2019 study found that sexual satisfaction in older adults is associated with greater enjoyment of life, particularly for men. ​Couples Counseling

Regular Exercise: Engaging in consistent physical activity enhances blood circulation, boosts energy levels, and improves mood—all of which can positively impact sexual health. ​SummerHouse Senior Living
Balanced Diet: Consuming a nutritious diet supports hormonal balance and cardiovascular health, essential for sexual function. ​Physio Ed.

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