Divya Patel1, Brenda Gillespie, Betsy Foxman. 1. Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2029, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There are few reports describing sexual activity among women older than 50 years of age. GOAL: The goal of the study was to describe sexual practices and health behaviors of women aged 18-94 years, highlighting characteristics of older women (aged 60-94 years). STUDY DESIGN: The study involved a random-digit-dialing survey (N = 2,000) of women aged 18-94 years living in the continental United States. RESULTS: Frequency and occurrence of sexual activity decreased with age. Married women in every age group were more likely to have engaged in recent sexual activity. Condom use decreased with age and lubricant use increased with age. Over one-third of all women reported douching in a typical month, and there was no trend with age. CONCLUSION: Women in older age groups vary greatly in terms of sexual practices and health behaviors.
BACKGROUND: There are few reports describing sexual activity among women older than 50 years of age. GOAL: The goal of the study was to describe sexual practices and health behaviors of women aged 18-94 years, highlighting characteristics of older women (aged 60-94 years). STUDY DESIGN: The study involved a random-digit-dialing survey (N = 2,000) of women aged 18-94 years living in the continental United States. RESULTS: Frequency and occurrence of sexual activity decreased with age. Married women in every age group were more likely to have engaged in recent sexual activity. Condom use decreased with age and lubricant use increased with age. Over one-third of all women reported douching in a typical month, and there was no trend with age. CONCLUSION:Women in older age groups vary greatly in terms of sexual practices and health behaviors.
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