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Midlife Women's Desire

The influence of relationship quality, partner sexual function, and health factors on midlife women's sexual desire.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What does research show about sexual activity and orgasm prevalence in men aged 80 and over?

Research finds that sexual activity and orgasm remain possible for many men aged 80 and over, but both the frequency of partnered sex and rates of orgasm decline sharply compared with younger older ad...

Jan 14, 2026
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How does relationship status (single vs partnered) alter sexual desire and preferences across women’s 20s and 40s?

Single versus partnered status reshapes women's sexual desire and preferences in their 20s and 40s through intersecting biological, relational, and contextual forces: younger women in long-term partne...