Not until the last decade has the issue of geriatric sexuality been explored. As we age, people still have physical as well as an emotional desires yet to be fulfilled. Unfortunately, a wide variety of social and cultural definitions exist within our society concerning sexual behavior among older people which has influenced the thinking of older people themselves. The natural changes of women as well as the natural changes of men seem to affect all stages of sexual response. This is no indication of any decline in sexual satisfaction or the capacity to enjoy sex in the aging homosexual later in life.
Sexuality can remain consistent all the way up until death.
If as young adults we put an emphasis on sexual intimacy, it will remain that way throughout life. Also included are several tips to enhance your level of intimacy and relationship as you approach late adulthood. As an institutionalized elderly and aging homosexual they face many additional struggles. This is a growing concern for many and an issue that needs to be addressed. We need to start with the acceptance of ourselves and others when it comes to sexuality.