SEXUALITY IN OLD AGE

DISCREET SILENCE

Authors

  • Marcelo Cardoso Santana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35919/rbsh.v28i2.19

Keywords:

Elderly people. Aging. Sexuality. Old age.

Abstract

In the face of the growth of the elderly population as well as the increase in life expectancy, there is a need for society to reflect on sexuality during the later years in life. This subject, however, is surrounded by myths, taboos and prejudices. Its comprehensive approach should consider the psychological,
social, cultural issues that highlight the sentimental, emotional and affective aspects. The specific literature review points out that people can meet pleasure of senses, the lived experience, wisdom, insouciance and the ability to achieve intimacy, particularly in old age.

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Author Biography

Marcelo Cardoso Santana

Psicólogo. Mestre em Gerontologia pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Especialista em Educação Sexual pelo Centro Universitário Salesiano (UNISAL).

Published

2017-11-08

How to Cite

Santana, M. C. (2017). SEXUALITY IN OLD AGE: DISCREET SILENCE. Revista Brasileira De Sexualidade Humana, 28(2), 35–40. https://doi.org/10.35919/rbsh.v28i2.19

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