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Index de Enfermería
On-line version ISSN 1699-5988Print version ISSN 1132-1296
Abstract
LEYVA-MORAL, Juan Manuel. Elders sexual expression: An overdose of false myths. Index Enferm [online]. 2008, vol.17, n.2, pp.124-127. ISSN 1699-5988.
Sex among elderly people is still a topic full of false beliefs and myths. Evidence suggests that old people are sexually active, and in some cases, even more active than general adult population. Therefore, it is stated that age itself is not an obstacle to enjoy and practice sex. This paper explores the social factors that make difficult to enhance sexual relations among old people and creates a debate about genitality and sexuality among elders.
Keywords : geriatrics; sexuality; genitality; myths.