Sexuality, Sexual Health and Ageing
This text integrates theoretical insights into sexuality, sexual health and ageing, with research findings from studies conducted with older people and the professionals that work with them
Specialized.
208 p.
9780335210190, 9780335210183, 0335210198, 033521018X
1260172950
Series editor's preface Acknowledgements IntroductionPart one: Exploring contemporary understandings of sexuality and ageingWhy are sexuality and old age incompatible? Unpicking the myth of the 'asexual old age'The 'sexy oldie'. The creation of new myths about sexuality and ageingPart two: Focusing upon older people’s experiences of sexuality and ageingWhat do we ‘know’ about sexuality and ageing? A new look at the literatureHow important is sex to older people?Diversity and later life sexualityPart three: Sexual health, sexual problems and ageingSexual risk-taking and sexually transmitted infections in later lifeSexual 'dysfunctions' and ageingHealth professionals' views on later life sexuality and sexual healthConclusionReferencesIndex