A Study of sexuality and health among older adults in the United States
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BACKGROUND: Despite the aging of the population, little is known about the sexual behaviors and sexual function of older people. METHODS: We report the prevalence of sexual activity, behaviors, and problems in a national probability sample of 3005 U.S. adults (1550 women and 1455 men) 57 to 85 years of age, and we describe the association of these variables with age and health status. RESULTS: The unweighted survey response rate for this probability sample was 74.8%, and the weighted response rate was 75.5%. The prevalence of sexual activity declined with age (73% among respondents who were 57 to 64 years of age, 53% among respondents who were 65 to 74 years of age, and 26% among respondents who were 75 to 85 years of age); women were significantly less likely than men at all ages to report sexual activity. Among respondents who were sexually active, about half of both men and women reported at least one bothersome sexual problem. The most prevalent sexual problems among women were low desire (43%), difficulty with vaginal lubrication (39%), and inability to climax (34%). Among men, the most prevalent sexual problems were erectile difficulties (37%). Fourteen percent of all men reported using medication or supplements to improve sexual function. Men and women who rated their health as being poor were less likely to be sexually active and, among respondents who were sexually active, were more likely to report sexual problems. A total of 38% of men and 22% of women reported having discussed sex with a physician since the age of 50 years. CONCLUSIONS: Many older adults are sexually active. Women are less likely than men to have a spousal or other intimate relationship and to be sexually active. Sexual problems are frequent among older adults, but these problems are infrequently discussed with physicians.
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In the past few years, a number of well-publicized studies have investigated the sexual activity of those as old as 94.
“In the past few years, however, a number of well-publicized studies have investigated the sexual activity of those as old as 94.”
From Medicalization and the Refashioning of Age-Related Limits on Sexuality (2012) · cites this paper as Lindau et al., 2007
The Study Population section describes an investigation of sexual activity among adults aged 57–85, and the introduction mentions other studies of older adults. The cited paper does not establish that any of these studies included people as old as 94 or that a number of them were well-publicized. Page numbers are unavailable in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.86)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredInterpretation of the Lindau et al results is difficult because diabetes is a risk factor for sexual dysfunction.
“Thus, interpretation of the results of this study is dif fi cult, because diabetes a risk factor for sexual dysfunction.”
From Incidence and Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Women and Men: A Consensus Statement from the Fourth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine 2015 (2016) · cites this paper as [31]
The only study by Lindau et al presenting a relatively higher prevalence of arousal difficulties (lubrication) of 41.9% was conducted in patients with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes.
“The only study by Lindau et al 31 presenting a relatively higher prevalence of arousal dif fi culties (ie, lubrication) of 41.9% was conducted in patients with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes.”
From Incidence and Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Women and Men: A Consensus Statement from the Fourth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine 2015 (2016) · cites this paper as [31]
In Australia, Sweden, the United States, and Canada the prevalence of orgasmic dysfunction seems to be approximately 16% to 25%.
“Nevertheless, in Australia, 19 Sweden, 17 the United States, 16,22,31 and Canada 32 the prevalence of orgasmic dysfunction seems to be approximately 16% to 25%”
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Orgasmic dysfunction was higher for older women in the Iranian and U.S. samples.
“Orgasmic dysfunction also was higher for older women in the Iranian and U.S. samples.”
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“…in sexual interest and activity in old age (Araujo, Mohr, & McKinlay, 2004; Beutel, Schumacher, Weidner, & Brähler, 2002; Blanker et al., 2001; Dennerstein & Lehert, 2004; Hayes & Dennerstein, 2005; Laumann et al., 2005; Lindau et al., 2007; Marsiglio & Donnelly, 1991; Nicolosi et al., 2006).”
BackgroundResultInfluentialParish, Nappi, R. E., Krychman, Kellogg-Spadt, Simon, 。., Goldstein, & Kingsberg, S. A. (2013) · International Journal of Women s Health · doi:10.2147/ijwh.s44579 · Cited by 235 · see citing works
“In another study, difficulty with lubrication was cited by 39% of women aged 57 to 85 years.(25) The survey by Cumming et al(16) also screened peri- and postmenopausal respondents for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) using the Brief Profile of Female Sexual Function(26) and found that respondents screening pos…”
BackgroundMethodSexual dysfunction and spousal communication in couples coping with prostate cancer
Badr, H., & Taylor, C. L. C. (2008) · Psycho-Oncology · doi:10.1002/pon.1449 · Cited by 235 · see citing works
“Although sexual activity and sexual function decrease with age—and the median age at prostate cancer diagnosis in the United States is 68 years [4]—a recent national probability study of 3005 older adults in the United States found that 73% of those aged 57–64 years, 53% of those aged 65–74 years, and 26% of those age…”
BackgroundSexuality in older age: essential considerations for healthcare professionals
Taylor, A., & Gosney, M. (2011) · Age and Ageing · doi:10.1093/ageing/afr049 · Cited by 226 · see citing works
Waite, L. J., Laumann, E. O., Das, A., & Schumm, L. P. (2009) · The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences · doi:10.1093/geronb/gbp038 · Cited by 278 · see citing works
Kingsberg, S. A., Schaffir, J., Faught, B. M., Pinkerton, J. V., Parish, S. J., Iglesia, C. B., Gudeman, J., Krop, J. S., & Simon, J. A. (2019) · Journal of Women s Health · doi:10.1089/jwh.2018.7352 · Cited by 215 · see citing works
“Although adult women of all ages can experience distressing sexual health-related conditions or concerns, women through the menopausal transition and beyond tend to experience these conditions with greater frequency.(4,5) Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), which includes vulvar and vaginal atrophy,(6) is a hig…”
BackgroundSOP Conservative (Medical and Mechanical) Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
Porst, H., Burnett, A. L. “., Brock, G. B., Ghanem, H. M., Giuliano, F., Glina, S., Hellstrom, W. J. G., Martín‐Morales, A., Salonia, A., & Sharlip, I. D. (2013) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/jsm.12023 · Cited by 213 · see citing works
Ussher, J. M., Perz, J., Gilbert, E., Wong, W. K. T., Mason, C., Hobbs, K., & Kirsten, L. T. (2013) · Psychology and Health · doi:10.1080/08870446.2013.811242 · Cited by 210 · see citing works
Sexual Well-Being, Happiness, and Satisfaction, in Women: The Case for a New Conceptual Paradigm
Rosen, R. C., & Bachmann, G. A. (2008) · Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy · doi:10.1080/00926230802096234 · Cited by 209 · see citing works
“Not surprisingly, the role of sexual activity and satisfaction diminishes with aging, although sexual activity continues in some women who are in their sixties, seventies, and older, as reported in a recent study by Lindau et al. (2007).”
BackgroundResultHIV Infection and Older Americans: The Public Health Perspective
Brooks, J. T., Buchacz, K. A., Gebo, K. A., & Mermin, J. (2012) · American Journal of Public Health · doi:10.2105/ajph.2012.300844 · Cited by 203 · see citing works
“older report having discussed sexual activity with their care providers.(4) Conversely, care”
BackgroundElucidating Women's (hetero)Sexual Desire: Definitional Challenges and Content Expansion
Meana, M. (2010) · The Journal of Sex Research · doi:10.1080/00224490903402546 · Cited by 201 · see citing works
“( 2007 ) found that in their national probability sample of 3,005 adults (aged 57–85), 35% of women and 13% of men rated sex as being “not at all important.”
BackgroundSexual Activities, Sexual and Life Satisfaction, and Successful Aging in Women
Wruble, A. C. K. W., Oliel, Y., Leefsma, M., & Hochner‐Celnikier, D. (2010) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.01747.x · Cited by 199 · see citing works
Management of Menopausal Symptoms
Kaunitz, A. M., & Manson, J. E. (2015) · Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0000000000001058 · Cited by 199 · see citing works
The Mental Health of Older LGBT Adults
Yarns, B. C., Abrams, J. M., Meeks, T. W., & Sewell, D. (2016) · Current Psychiatry Reports · doi:10.1007/s11920-016-0697-y · Cited by 163 · see citing works
“Beginning in 2005 with The National Social Life, Health and Aging Project (NSHAP) [11,12,13], some reasonably sound scientific data about the lives of older LGBT individuals have been published, including information from the National Health Interview Survey [14], the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (NSS…”
MethodCanetto, S. S., & Chen, J. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108561716.042 · Cited by 194 · see citing works
Mulhall, J. P. (2008) · The Journal of Urology · doi:10.1016/j.juro.2008.10.047 · Cited by 192 · see citing works
Factors associated with the age of natural menopause and menopausal symptoms in Chinese women
Li, L., Wu, J., Pu, D., Zhao, Y., ChunHua, W., Sun, L., Shen, C.-E., Sun, W., Yuan, Z., Shen, Q., et al. (2012) · Maturitas · doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2012.09.008 · Cited by 191 · see citing works
Toward a More Evidence-Based Nosology and Nomenclature for Female Sexual Dysfunctions—Part II
Parish, S. J., Goldstein, A. T., Goldstein, S. W., Goldstein, I., Pfaus, J. G., Clayton, A. H., Giraldi, A. G. E., Simon, J. A., Althof, S. E., Bachmann, G. A., et al. (2016) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.jsxm.2016.09.020 · Cited by 192 · see citing works
Integrated behavioral health in primary care: Step-by-step guidance for assessment and intervention.
Hunter, C. L., Goodie, J. L., Oordt, M. S., & Dobmeyer, A. C. (2016) · American Psychological Association eBooks · doi:10.1037/0000017-000 · Cited by 191 · see citing works
An integrative approach to health
Harris, K. M. (2010) · Demography · doi:10.1353/dem.0.0091 · Cited by 192 · see citing works
“…health play in the causes and consequences of social and demographic behavior, social and emotional development, and social and economic status across the life course (e.g., Adler et al. 1993; Bongaarts and Potter 1983; Halfon and Hochstein 2002; Lindau et al. 2007; Palloni 2006; Waite 1995).”
BackgroundSeeking Medical Help for Sexual Concerns in Mid- and Later Life: A Review of the Literature
Hinchliff, S., & Gott, M. (2011) · The Journal of Sex Research · doi:10.1080/00224499.2010.548610 · Cited by 187 · see citing works
“The articles reviewed provided consistent evidence that older people who experience sexual difficulties tend not to seek medical help (AARP, 2005; Brock, Moreira, Glasser, & Gingell, 2006; Gott, 2001; Gott & Hinchliff, 2003b; Hill, Bird, & Thorpe, 2003; Laumann, Glasser, Neves, & Moreira, 2009; Lindau, Leitsch, Lundbe…”
Lindau, S. T., Surawska, H., Paice, J. A., & Baron, S. R. (2010) · Psycho-Oncology · doi:10.1002/pon.1787 · Cited by 189 · see citing works
“Normative data on sexuality and sexual problems in the population, such as those recently reported by Lindau and colleagues [14], could be shared with the patient in the form of a written hand-out or brief conversation to legitimize sexual interest/desire or concerns.”
BackgroundHuffman, L. B., Hartenbach, E. M., Carter, J., Rash, J. K., & Kushner, D. M. (2015) · Gynecologic Oncology · doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.11.010 · Cited by 185 · see citing works
“population is approximately 40% [4, 5], but can approach 90% in gynecologic oncology patients [6], with associated poor psychosocial adjustment and QoL [7].”
BackgroundAssessing gynecologic and breast cancer survivors' sexual health care needs
Hill, E. K., Sandbo, S., Abramsohn, E., Makelarski, J. A., Wroblewski, K., Wenrich, E. R., McCoy, S., Temkin, S. M., Yamada, S. D., & Lindau, S. T. (2010) · Cancer · doi:10.1002/cncr.25832 · Cited by 184 · see citing works
“Studies of women with and without cancer repeatedly indicate that women across the life course value sexuality as an important part of life and health and believe it appropriate to discuss sexual issues with a physician.(2,9) Yet physicians, including oncologists who care for women with breast and genital tract cancer…”
BackgroundNappi, R. E., Martini, E., Cucinella, L., Martella, S., Tiranini, L., Inzoli, A., Brambilla, E., Bosoni, D., Cassani, C., & Gardella, B. (2019) · Frontiers in Endocrinology · doi:10.3389/fendo.2019.00561 · Cited by 186 · see citing works
“Dyspareunia is generally less reported later in life mainly because older women are less likely to still have a spousal or other intimate relationship (83).”
BackgroundInfluentialField, N. M., Mercer, C. H., Sonnenberg, P., Tanton, C., Clifton, S., Mitchell, K. R., Erens, B., Macdowall, W. G., Wu, F. C. W., Datta, J., et al. (2013) · The Lancet · doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(13)62222-9 · Cited by 177 · see citing works
Affirmative old age - the ageing body and feminist theories on difference
Sandberg, L. J. (2013) · International Journal of Ageing and Later Life · doi:10.3384/ijal.1652-8670.12197 · Cited by 172 · see citing works
“Studies are increasingly preoccupied with the sexualities of older people, who are reported to continue to be sexually active and more sexually satisfied (Beckman et al. 2008; Herbenick et al. 2010; Lindau et al. 2007).”
BackgroundGlobal Sensory Impairment in Older Adults in the United States
Correia, C., Lopez, K. J., Wroblewski, K., Huisingh-Scheetz, M. J., Kern, D. W., Chen, R. C., Schumm, L. P., Dale, W., McClintock, M. K., & Pinto, J. M. (2016) · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · doi:10.1111/jgs.13955 · Cited by 172 · see citing works
Sexual Activity and Sexual Satisfaction Among Older Adults in Four European Countries
Træen, B., Štulhofer, A., Janssen, E., Carvalheira, A. A., Hald, G. M., Lange, T., & Graham, C. A. (2018) · Archives of Sexual Behavior · doi:10.1007/s10508-018-1256-x · Cited by 171 · see citing works
Social Care Networks and Older LGBT Adults: Challenges for the Future
Brennan-Ing, M., Seidel, L., Larson, B., & Karpiak, S. E. (2014) · Journal of Homosexuality · doi:10.1080/00918369.2013.835235 · Cited by 167 · see citing works
Rosenberger, J. G., Reece, M., Schick, V., Herbenick, D., Novak, D. S., Pol, B. J. V. D., & Fortenberry, J. D. (2011) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2011.02438.x · Cited by 167 · see citing works
Liu, H., Waite, L. J., Shen, S., & Wang, D. H. (2016) · Journal of Health and Social Behavior · doi:10.1177/0022146516661597 · Cited by 166 · see citing works
Spitzer, M., Basaria, S., Travison, T. G., Davda, M. N., Paley, A., Cohen, B., Mazer, N. A., Knapp, P. E., Hanka, S., Lakshman, K. M., et al. (2012) · Annals of Internal Medicine · doi:10.7326/0003-4819-157-10-201211200-00004 · Cited by 163 · see citing works
“Physiologic system Cardiovascular 4 (6) 2 (3) 0.”
Management of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Advanced Age
Greene, M. L., Justice, A. C., Lampiris, H. W., & Valcour, V. (2013) · JAMA · doi:10.1001/jama.2013.2963 · Cited by 165 · see citing works
More than Sexual Function: Predictors of Sexual Satisfaction in a Sample of Women Age 40–70
Dundon, C. M., & Rellini, A. H. (2009) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01557.x · Cited by 161 · see citing works
Rubin, H., & Campbell, L. (2011) · Social Psychological and Personality Science · doi:10.1177/1948550611416520 · Cited by 160 · see citing works
“This decline is multiply determined by factors including age-related reductions in sexual capacity (Greenblat, 1983; Kinsey et al., 1953; Lindau et al., 2007; Rosen et al., 2004), decreased interest in sex with a long-term partner (i.e., habituation effects; James, 1981), and major life events such…”
BackgroundBergeron, S., Reed, B. D., Wesselmann, U., & Bohm-Starke, N. (2020) · Nature Reviews Disease Primers · doi:10.1038/s41572-020-0164-2 · Cited by 158 · see citing works
Gerstenberger, E. P., Rosen, R. C., Brewer, J. V., Meston, C. M., Brotto, L. A., Wiegel, M., & Sand, M. S. (2010) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.01871.x · Cited by 158 · see citing works
Recent advances in the treatment of erectile dysfunction
Mobley, D. F., Khera, M., & Baum, N. H. (2017) · Postgraduate Medical Journal · doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2016-134073 · Cited by 158 · see citing works
Sexual function in elderly women: a review of current literature.
Ambler, D. R., Bieber, E. J., & Diamond, M. P. (2012) · PubMed Central · Cited by 154 · see citing works
Sobecki, J. N., Curlin, F. A., Rasinski, K. A., & Lindau, S. T. (2012) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02702.x · Cited by 156 · see citing works
Song, S. H., Jeon, H., Kim, S. W., Paick, J., & Son, H. (2008) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2008.00840.x · Cited by 153 · see citing works
Reece, M., Herbenick, D., Schick, V., Sanders, S., Dodge, B., & Fortenberry, J. (2010) · Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.02009.x · Cited by 151 · see citing works
Sexual Frequency Decline From Midlife to Later Life
Karraker, A., DeLamater, J., & Schwartz, C. R. (2011) · The Journals of Gerontology Series B · doi:10.1093/geronb/gbr058 · Cited by 152 · see citing works
Stein, G. L., Beckerman, N. L., & Sherman, P. A. (2010) · Journal of Gerontological Social Work · doi:10.1080/01634372.2010.496478 · Cited by 195 · see citing works
“However, a 2007 study of over 3000 adults (1550 women and 1455 men) aged 57 to 85 years of age, reported that 73% of respondents aged 57 to 64, 53% of those aged 65 to 74, and 26% of those who were 75 to 85 years of age were sexually active (Lindau et al., 2007).”
BackgroundEfficacy and safety of flibanserin in postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Simon, J. A., Kingsberg, S. A., Shumel, B. S., Hanes, V., Garcia, M., & Sand, M. S. (2013) · Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society · doi:10.1097/gme.0000000000000134 · Cited by 153 · see citing works
Sexual Function After Treatment for Rectal Cancer: A Review
Ho, V. P., Lee, Y., Stein, S. L., & Temple, L. K. F. (2011) · Diseases of the Colon & Rectum · doi:10.1007/dcr.0b013e3181fb7b82 · Cited by 153 · see citing works
“Fewer women than men were sexually active at any given age, and the differences became larger as age increased.(46) In general, data from studies reporting on sexual function after rectal cancer treatment support the finding that sexual function declines with age.”
ResultSexuality in the context of relationships.
Impett, E. A., Muise, A., & Peragine, D. E. (2013) · American Psychological Association eBooks · doi:10.1037/14193-010 · Cited by 152 · see citing works
Nappi, R. E., Albani, F. L. M., Vaccaro, P., Gardella, B., Salonia, A., Chiovato, L., Spinillo, A., & Polatti, F. (2008) · Gynecological Endocrinology · doi:10.1080/09513590801925596 · Cited by 145 · see citing works
Relationships and sexual expression in later life: a biopsychosocial perspective
Delamater, J., & Koepsel, E. R. (2015) · Sexual & Relationship Therapy · doi:10.1080/14681994.2014.939506 · Cited by 119 · see citing works
“Lindau et al. (2007) reported results from NSHAP, based on face-to-face interviews with a national probability sample of 3005 adults aged 57 85.”
BackgroundMontroni, I., Ugolini, G., Saur, N. M., Spinelli, A., Rostoft, S., Millán, M., Wolthuis, A. M., Daniels, I. R., Hompes, R., Penna, M., et al. (2018) · European Journal of Surgical Oncology · doi:10.1016/j.ejso.2018.08.003 · Cited by 145 · see citing works
“Sexual needs of elderly patients should not be underestimated as about 26% of patients between 75 and 85 years of age report being sexually active [149].”
BackgroundParaiso, M. F. R., Ferrando, C. A., Sokol, E. R., Rardin, C. R., Matthews, C. A., Karram, M. M., & Iglesia, C. B. (2019) · Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society · doi:10.1097/gme.0000000000001416 · Cited by 150 · see citing works
“environment can have a significant negative impact on a woman’s sexual health and quality of life.(2-6) Other common changes include progressive loss of vaginal elasticity, vaginal”
BackgroundMcFarland, M. J., Uecker, J. E., & Regnerus, M. (2010) · The Journal of Sex Research · doi:10.1080/00224491003739993 · Cited by 145 · see citing works
“In data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP), only one in four 75- to 85-year-old men report a complete lack of interest in sex, and only about one half of 75- to 85-year-old women say the same (Lindau et al., 2007).”
BackgroundMethodInfluentialSexual functioning in young adult survivors of childhood cancer
Zebrack, B. J., Foley, S., Wittmann, D., & Leonard, M. (2010) · Psycho-Oncology · doi:10.1002/pon.1641 · Cited by 144 · see citing works
Herbenick, D., Reece, M., Schick, V., Sanders, S. A., Dodge, B., & Fortenberry, J. D. (2010) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.02020.x · Cited by 143 · see citing works
Fractional CO2 laser for vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) dyspareunia relief in breast cancer survivors
Pieralli, A., Fallani, M. G., Becorpi, A., Bianchi, C., Corioni, S., Longinotti, M., Tredici, Z., & Guaschino, S. (2016) · Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics · doi:10.1007/s00404-016-4118-6 · Cited by 143 · see citing works
“This condition affects 20–45 % of women [2, 4] and in contrast to post-menopause vasomotor symptoms it becomes progressive over time and less likely to solve without intervention.”
BackgroundNappi, R. E., Kingsberg, S. A., Maamari, R., & Simon, J. A. (2013) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/jsm.12235 · Cited by 142 · see citing works
Gustatory and olfactory dysfunction in older adults: a national probability study
Boesveldt, S., Lindau, S. T., McClintock, M. K., Hummel, T., & Lundstrom, J. N. (2011) · Rhinology journal · doi:10.4193/rhino10.155 · Cited by 142 · see citing works
“Details of the study design have been previously described(19).”
MethodSelf-citationSexual dysfunction in middle-aged women
Blümel, J. E., Chedraui, P. A., Barón, G., Belzares, E., Bencosme, A., Calle, A., Espinoza, M. T., Flores, D., Humberto Izaguirre, L., León-León, P., et al. (2009) · Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society · doi:10.1097/gme.0b013e3181a4e317 · Cited by 140 · see citing works
“This rate is higher than the rate previously reported for Europe and the United States.24,25 However, comparisons are difficult because the targeted age group and length of time used to define sexual inactivity may in fact vary from one study to another.”
ResultSimple Strategies for Vaginal Health Promotion in Cancer Survivors
Carter, J., Goldfrank, D. J., & Schover, L. R. (2010) · The Journal of Sexual Medicine · doi:10.1111/j.1743-6109.2010.01988.x · Cited by 138 · see citing works
- Authors
- Lindau, S. T., Schumm, L. P., Laumann, E. O., Levinson, W., O'Muircheartaigh, C. A., & Waite, L. J.
- Affiliations
- University of Chicago (US)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Venue
- New England Journal of Medicine
- Publisher
- Massachusetts Medical Society
- Published
- 2007-08-23
- Volume
- 357
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 762-774
- ISSN
- 0028-4793 (ISSN-L)
- 1533-4406
- PMC
- PMC2426743
- OpenAlex
- W2107749577
- Cited by
- 2,211
- References
- 40
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- FWCI
- 66.75
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- New England Journal of Medicine (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
- Funders
- Pfizer
- Johns Hopkins University
- National Institutes of Health
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Nutrition Obesity Research Center, University of North Carolina
- National Institute on Aging (AG021487, R01AG021487)
- Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (AG021487, 5R01AG021487)
- Office of AIDS Research
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Keywords
- sexuality in old age, sexual activity, sexual dysfunction, sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, vaginal lubrication, health status, age differences, gender differences, sexual health
- MeSH terms
- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Coitus, Female, Health Status, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological, United States, Logistic Models, Sexuality
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