Sexual Activity Beneficial for Older Men

London: While for older women being emotionally close to their partner is associated with higher enjoyment, for older men sexual activity improves well-being, says a study. The study found that for older women, a greater frequency of kissing, petting and fondling was associated with a higher enjoyment of life, as was feeling emotionally close to their partner during sex. However, there was not a significant association with sexual intercourse.

On the other hand, amongst older men, satisfaction with their sex life and frequency of sexual intercourse was associated with greater enjoyment of life. “If encouraging and supporting people to continue to enjoy a healthy sex life in old age could help boost well-being, there may be benefits both for the individual and for the sustainability of health services,” said Sarah Jackson, Senior Research Associate from the University College London. For the study, the team analysed survey data from 6,879 older adults, with an average age of 65. The older women and men who reported any type of sexual activity in the previous 12 months had a higher life enjoyment score than those who were not sexually active. (IANS)

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