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Sexual activity in older adults

The prevalence of sexual activity among older adults and how it is defined and measured in surveys.

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Jan 17, 2026

How do surveys define "sexual activity" and how does that affect reported prevalence in people over 80?

Surveys of older adults use widely different definitions of “sexual activity”—ranging from strict intercourse-only measures to broad lists that include touching, kissing, masturbation and emotional in...

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