
Senior citizens have experienced a considerable improvement in their sex lives since the 1970s. Nils Beckman at Sahlgrenska Academy has found that six out of every ten women and seven out of every ten men over 70 are highly satisfied with their sex lives. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg Center for Aging and Health (AgeCap) have examined the sexual attitudes of senior citizens and identified the factors that determine whether or not they remain sexually active. Childhood experiences Childhood experiences have a major impact on the sexuality of senior citizens. The studies, which offered a unique opportunity to monitor…