Sex in Later Years

Follow the links below to find information on issues about sex and growing older.

Reviewed March 2010

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Title:   Relationships
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   For some women midlife is a time to spend together and relax in the comfort of the relationship. Others may be in a relationship with little communication and support because the partners may have grown apart over the years.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Safe sex
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Fundamentally, age is no deterrent to good sex. The changes caused by ageing may require some accommodation but adjustments can be made to enable ongoing sexual activity.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Libido
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Libido is about your sexual interest and desire. Loss of libido is about reduced desire and sexual experiences that are no longer satisfying or pleasurable. Loss of libido is something that can affect women who are pre or post menopausal.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Emotional Wellbeing at Midlife and Menopause
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Discusses the psychological changes that many women experience between the ages of 45 and 55 years that can be associated with menopause.
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Sexuality
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Sexuality continues to play an important role in the health and wellbeing of women at midlife and across the entire life span. It can contribute significantly to our quality of life, our personal fulfilment, and our emotional and physical health.
Date:   Jul 2005
Title:   Lesbian health
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Many of the health issues experienced by lesbians at midlife are the same health issues experienced by heterosexual women, however, as we live in a homophobic world where lesbians are largely invisible, other issues may impact negatively on general health and wellbeing. Midlife presents challenges and changes that for many of us bring welcome relief, whilst for others it may be a difficult time. In order to remain healthy at midlife, we need to take care of our whole selves, not just our physical needs. This includes nurturing our physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological selves.
Date:   Apr 2005
Title:   Sex and the ageing process - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Most older people are able to enjoy an active and satisfying sex life.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Impact of change stories
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   For some women hormonal changes and/or the related emotional changes of the transition affected their intimate relationships and sex life.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   When menopause affects relationships
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   For some women, menopause can bring changes which affect different aspects of their life, including their sexuality. This page discusses ways to help.
Date:   Feb 1999
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