Sexual Activity and Mental Health Benefits in Older Adults

Schiffler, Tobias; Mües, Hanna M.; Grabovac, Igor

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-21029-7_4

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“…Sexual activities will mainly result in fostering relaxation, social attachment, and feelings of love. All of those sensations cause the body to release various hormones such as dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin, which in turn reduce levels of anxiety and stress [24,25]. Benefits of sexual activity for mental health in older adults 1.…”

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Aging Beautifully with Healthy Sexual Life

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Sexual health among older generations is still a major issue for individuals and couples. However, most people still believe that older adults are asexual. The reported prevalence of sexual problems in the elderly population was quite high, especially in postmenopausal women. For older women, menopause remains the main cause of sexual dysfunction. Chronic diseases occurring as a result of aging were found to be the second most common cause of sexual dysfunction. Both of these conditions will impact the patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing. Therefore, it is important to achieve better sexual health in order to increase overall health and quality of life.

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Sexual Activity and Mental Health Benefits in Older Adults

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