Abstract

PEREZ MARTINEZ, Víctor T.. Human sexuality: a look from the older adult's perspective. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2008, vol.24, n.1, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-3038.

Persons cannot be fragmented in certain periods of existence; they are born and reach the end of their lives as sexual beings. Human sexuality is a sociocultural phenomenon that is influenced by the quality of the interpersonal relations, by the context in which we develop, and by the integration of the lived experiences. The sexual identity, the desire and the behavior are essential components of our sexuality. The enjoyment of a love relationship does not change as times goes by. Sexual pleasure is a desirable and valid experience for older adults, since it generates a great wellbeing. Less sexual contacts, the same desires and a higher quality in the couple's relation are the most significant characteristics of sexuality at geriatric age. The information on sexual topics in senescence is still insufficient. Only a sexual education received in early childhood will allow the future generations of the elderly to access a more just sexual reality in an environment free of prejudices.

Keywords : Sexuality; desire; pleasure; wellbeing; quality; elderly.

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