from the unrealistic ideals of
youth and prejudices of others.
And with children grown and
work less demanding, couples
are better able to relax and
enjoy one another without the
old distractions.
For a number of reasons,
though, many adults worry
about sex in their later years,
and end up turning away from
sexual encounters. Some older
adults feel embarrassed, either
by their aging bodies or by
their “performance,” while
others are affected by illness or
loss of a partner. Without
accurate information a