Practice question

The expression of sexual needs is important at any age and contributes to the awareness of an individual as a valuable and respected human being (Watters and Boyd 2009). Physical and mental wellbeing are associated with continued sexual expression in later life (Kiecolt-Glaser and Newton 2001, DeLamater 2012). Sexual intimacy can be a great joy and contribute to a sense of comfort and wellbeing in older people (Pariser and Niedermier 1998).