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. 2020 Jul-Aug;25(144):12-16.
doi: 10.1016/j.sger.2020.06.003. Epub 2020 Jun 10.

[Sexuality in the elderly]

[Article in French]
Philippe Thomas  1 , Cyril Hazif-Thomas  2
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[Sexuality in the elderly]

[Article in French]
Philippe Thomas et al. Soins Gerontol. 2020 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Negative stereotypes are often conveyed in the area of older adults' sexuality. Contrary to popular belief, sexual desire persists in elderly. Sexual activity has a positive impact on psychological well-being but it must be adapted to the elderly body because it can be hindered by somatic pathologies or medications. In this article we emphasize the rights to privacy and to sex life in the elderly.

Keywords: elderly people; medical care; personne âgée; prise en charge; psychologie; psychology; sexuality; sexualité; society; société.

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