This isn't a surprising fact- the Dating Confidential survey has had respondents of all ages expressing a range of sexual desires and practices. But older women's sexuality is conspicuously absent from the public eye. Kristen Houghton, the author of the article, explores some of the reasons why older women are less likely to be seen as sexual beings.We appreciated that she raises a variety of internal and external factors- not only changing bodies and libidos, but also social norms about sexuality that have changed over time and mass media depictions of sex and sexiness.

 

Houghton also emphasizes that every person deserves to have a health care provider who considers sexual health and desire as important as other aspects of your health. Too often people feel embarrassed or discouraged from talking about sex with their doctor, but as this piece reminds us, sex keeps us healthy, happy and living longer!

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