Sexuality and the menopause Sexuality and the menopause Tay Boon Lin Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore Sexuality exists in one form or another throughout life. It begins with birth and ends with death. Sexual feelings, desires and activities are present throughout the life cycle.
Sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living.
Sexuality is not defined by one's genital behaviour or interests. Rather, sexuality encompasses the sexual knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, values and behaviour of individuals. Until recently, attention has focused almost exclusively on the negative aspects of ageing. People are now living longer and are healthier and better educated. This has resulted not only in a substantial growth in the elderly population, but also in an increasing emphasis on the normal aspects of ageing, including issues relating to changing sexuality and overall quality of life.