Myths about aging can become overwhelming and affect how an individual’s views him/herself at that particular time in their lives. One common myth is the idea that older people are not interested in sex or intimacy. In Kalra, Subramanyam, & Pinto (2011) they analyze the aging process and its effect on individuals over 50 years old focusing on sexual drive. Sexuality is describing as passion, affection, admiration,loyaltyl and romance thus enlightening self-confidence (Kalra, Subramanyam, & Pint, ,2011). The results after outpatient department interviews of 60 individuals discovered that 72% of individuals under 60 were sexually active in comparison to above 60, which only 57% were active (Kalra, Subramanyam, & Pinto, 2011). Thus indicating a high percentage of sexually active individuals. Further fortifying that sexuality is still common among the
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Most both male and female showed interest in sexual intercourse, although family members opposed it, making them feel insecure or reluctant. Most desire for sexual intimacy were present, however, might actually not perform such interaction due to community expectation or role play. Thus indicating that society has a lot of influence on the role of the elderly and thus hinders their ability to sexually grow. Nevertheless, a high percentage of decrease in intimacy was related to physical illness, which is expected due to lack of motivation or strength. Overall, although male and female report a high desire for sexual experience, the reasons for stopping such act vary. However, love and intimacy stayed the same. (Kalra, Subramanyam, & Pinto ,2011). Consequently, demonstrating that although some physical deterioration occurs in sexual drive and stimulation the idea of satisfying sexual arousal is present regardless of
Most both male and female showed interest in sexual intercourse, although family members opposed it, making them feel insecure or reluctant. Most desire for sexual intimacy were present, however, might actually not perform such interaction due to community expectation or role play. Thus indicating that society has a lot of influence on the role of the elderly and thus hinders their ability to sexually grow. Nevertheless, a high percentage of decrease in intimacy was related to physical illness, which is expected due to lack of motivation or strength. Overall, although male and female report a high desire for sexual experience, the reasons for stopping such act vary. However, love and intimacy stayed the same. (Kalra, Subramanyam, & Pinto ,2011). Consequently, demonstrating that although some physical deterioration occurs in sexual drive and stimulation the idea of satisfying sexual arousal is present regardless of