misconceptions and ageist views that can infringe on older adults’ rights to sexual expression.
these beliefs often leave older adults to refrain from expressing sexual desires due to what others say "I'm too old"
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this perspective, highlighting the leisure qualities of sex, including sexual pleasure, autonomy, self-determination and sexual rights for all.
I believe in many cultures it is shamed upon when engaging in self-masturbation, or even sex with your unmarried partner. I believe many of these beliefs can contribute to individuals neglecting their sexual needs.
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health benefits, including improved cardiovascular function, relaxation, and decreased pain sensitivity and depressive symptoms,
Yes it has wayyyy more benefits than harms! I believe it is more harmful to refrain from orgasming or engaging in intercourse.
I'll include this link to read more about the benefits: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10903655/
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playfulness, experimentation, connection, intrinsic motivation and instant gratification are often adults’ motivations for engaging in sexual activity.
Yes!!! That sexual passion can fade away if these characteristics are not practiced. But, sexual passion can be reignited once these characteristics are practiced towards partners. I believe many relationships, as they spend more years together, they become comfortable and stop pursuing their partner and then are not as sexually intersted in them/
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sexual activity increases older adults’ risk of heart attack
Maybe some young adults carried this perception because they view older adults as "weak" and unable or even restricted from having sex.
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“However, their general views of sexuality and sex as a recreational activity do explain quite a lot about young adults’ views on sexuality in later life. That is particularly important because it provides insight for developing sexual health education programs that focus on sexuality as a lifelong pursuit.”
Ahh this answers my previous question about whether the research topic and her area of study were related.
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young adults tend to exhibit increasing levels of tolerance, acceptance and open-mindedness about later-life sexuality,
we deserve to have the ability to experience sexual pleasure, no matter the age!
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a professor of recreation, sport and tourism
I wonder what interested Liza in this topic. Correct me if I'm wrong, but is there a connection in the research question and their area of expertise?
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disinterest in sex is a normal and inevitable part of aging.
Gosh :( It's so sad. Disinterest in sex is not a normal and inevitable part of aging; for many people, it's the opposite!
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