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Sexual health

Newly published research examines the health benefits of maintaining a regular sex life well into your later years. The new suggests that sex is right up there with sleep and exercise in benefiting the mind and body and contributing to a longer life span. While we might not need scientists to convince us that more sex is a good thing, the study author admits that many people don't like to think that older people have sex, and it's important to challenge that societal perception. However, there are many changes that can affect sexual function and pleasure for older adults. Read our evidence-based resources on sexual health below.

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DISCLAIMER: Many of our Blog Posts were written before the COVID-19 pandemic and thus do not necessarily reflect the latest public health recommendations. While the content of these blogs identify activities that support optimal aging, it is important to defer to the most current public health recommendations such as social distancing and frequent hand washing. Some of the activities suggested within these blogs may need to be modified or avoided altogether to comply with current social distancing recommendations. To view the latest updates from the Public Health Agency of Canada, please visit their .