I know she cares for this man, but I'm concerned that she'll become sexually active with him. Your mother obviously knows the mechanics of sex or you wouldn't be here to ask the question. It sounds also as if you think she isn't already active. She might be. Many seniors continue to have sexual feelings and act on them.
Most seniors have the ability and the desire to be sexually active throughout their lives.
Unfortunately, in our society, the sexual needs of the elderly are surrounded by misconceptions and taboos. The truth is that many women do. We understand the difficulty in seeing your mother as sexually active, but we also understand the need for privacy, self-determination and sexuality in the elderly. If you have concerns about your mother's emotional well-being, share them. Q. I've heard there are exercises a man can do to help postpone his climax during intercourse.