"First, societal taboos and ageist attitudes have led to a marginalization of older adults' sexuality. No one wants to imagine people their grandparents' or parents' age having sex, so we cast out those thoughts. What we get as a result are limited discussions and representations of sex in later life; think of how few scenes we see of older people getting it on in movies and TV, and how often post-50 sex and Viagra are the butt of the joke for late-night comedians."
""There's a lack of comprehensive sex education tailored to older age groups, leaving many individuals uninformed about the changes and challenges they may face regarding sexuality as they age," she told HuffPost. "This all leads to misconceptions and curiosity about what sexual experiences are like in later life," she said. "Overall, increased awareness, education, and open dialogue about sex and aging can help eliminate the mystery and promote healthier attitudes toward sexuality in older age groups.""
Societal taboos and ageist attitudes marginalize older adults' sexuality and reduce visibility of post-50 sexual activity in media and comedy. Limited representations and stigma contribute to mystery and misconceptions about sex in later life. There is a lack of comprehensive sex education tailored to older age groups, leaving many uninformed about changes and challenges related to sexuality with aging. Increased awareness, education, and open dialogue can reduce misconceptions and promote healthier attitudes toward sexuality among older adults. Four out of ten people ages 65-80 are sexually active, indicating continued sexual desire and activity in later life.
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