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Current Sexual Health Reports

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14.07.2023

Older LGBTQ Adults and Sexual Health

verfasst von: Alexandra Grady, Tuuli M. Kukkonen

Erschienen in: Current Sexual Health Reports | Ausgabe 3/2023

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Abstract

Purpose of review

To summarize research on sexual health in older 2SLGBTQ + populations over the past 5 years, with the goal of highlighting the current state of knowledge, gaps in the literature, as well as focus on the unique challenges to sexual expression that 2SLGBTQ + older adults face in long-term care settings.

Recent findings

The limited research on this topic highlights a few key findings: overall, older 2SLGBTQ + adults have similar rates of sexual difficulties and continued sexual activity as their heterosexual counterparts; there are significant disparities in access to sexual health care as compared to heterosexual older adults; there are significant gaps in the literature with regards to older lesbian, trans, and non-binary folks’ sexual risk and sexual health needs; there are multiple concerns regarding sexual expression and autonomy for older 2SLGBTQ + adults entering retirement and long-term care.

Summary

There is a strong need for focused research on the sexual health of older 2SLGBTQ + adults.

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Titel: Older LGBTQ Adults and Sexual Health
verfasst von: Alexandra Grady
Tuuli M. Kukkonen
Publikationsdatum: 14.07.2023
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Current Sexual Health Reports / Ausgabe 3/2023
Print ISSN: 1548-3584
Elektronische ISSN: 1548-3592
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-023-00370-1

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