Older People Are Having Sex, And Loving It

 10.07.2008 04:18   medicalnewstoday.com

According to a study published on bmj.com, the number of 70 year olds that are having sex - and saying it is good sex - is increasing. Further, more older women are indicating specific satisfaction with their sex lives. Much of the research on sexual activity concerns younger people, and our objective knowledge about sexual behaviors among older people is quite limited.

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