Sexuality in Late Adulthood Sexual interest and activity are important dimensions of the lives of many senior adults. In recent surveys of older Americans, nearly half reported that they engage in sexual activity at least once a month (Lindau & others, 2007; Waite & others, 2009). Another survey found that more than 70 percent of sexually active seniors said they were as satisfied or more satisfied with their sex lives compared to when they were in their forties (National Council on Aging, 1998).
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