Older adults are stigmatized as not able to be sexually or romantically involved. This is far from the truth and is a misconception that needs to change. According to Stein “While the frequency or ability to perform sexually will generally decline modestly as seniors experience the normal physiological changes that accompany aging, reports show that the majority of men and women between the ages of 50 and 80 are still enthusiastic about sex and intimacy.” (p.1). I think that older adult’s sex life should not be defined by age. Sex has health benefits such as increase blood flow, eases stress, increase exercise and is good for the heart. All of which are beneficial to all but especially older adults when they are experiencing health issues due
