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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Sexuality in the Elderly: Challenges and Opportunities

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FTFelipe Guimarães TavaresBABruno César AraújoBWB. T. Wildenberg

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Overview

Narrative review explores barriers to sexuality in the elderly, suggesting strategies for improved quality of life.

Key Points

  • Sexual activity positively influences mental and physical health in older adults, enhancing overall well-being.
  • Key obstacles include physiological changes like hormone decline and psychological factors like anxiety and depression.
  • Healthcare strategies should include open communication and regular sexual health assessments to address these barriers.
  • Adopting a biopsychosocial approach is essential for promoting healthy sexuality in elderly populations.

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Tavares et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507d31b076d99fa5807bhttps://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.884
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