Vaginal secretions that lubricate the vagina may also decrease with age. This does not seem to occur as commonly in women who are sexually active on a regular basis from youth on. As with men, a consistent pattern of sexual activity is beneficial to women in maintaining sexual capacities. For a vast majority of human beings, sexual activities are strongly associated with satisfaction and this is no less so with the elderly. Lack of the ability to sexually express oneself is often associated with despondency and depression.
Sexuality is a healthy and natural occurrence throughout a person's life cycle.
Charles E. Merrill Publishing Company. Social Work Practice with the Frail Elderly and Their Families. Charles Thomas Publishing. Wadsworth Publishing Company. Best Good Fair Poor Cathy Jo Faruque is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Minnesota and a Certified Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association.