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Sexual satisfaction among sexual minority and heterosexual middle-aged and older adults
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Abstract
Sexual satisfaction is an important part of sexual health and overall well-being. A large number of older people continue to be sexually active, and many are satisfied with their sex life. However, little is known about whether sexual satisfaction differs according to sexual orientation. Therefore, ... view more
Sexual satisfaction is an important part of sexual health and overall well-being. A large number of older people continue to be sexually active, and many are satisfied with their sex life. However, little is known about whether sexual satisfaction differs according to sexual orientation. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate whether sexual satisfaction differs according to sexual orientation in later life. The German Ageing Survey (DEAS) is a nationally representative study of the German population aged 40+. In the third wave (2008), data on both sexual orientation (heterosexual; homosexual, bisexual, other) and sexual satisfaction (1-very dissatisfied to 5-very satisfied) were collected. Multiple regression analyses with sampling weights were performed (stratified by age: 40-64; 65+).We included 4,856 individuals in our analysis (mean age 57.6±11.6; 40-85 years, 50.4% were women, 92.3% (n=4,483) were heterosexual and 7.7% (n=373) were sexual minority adults). In sum, 55.9% of heterosexual individuals and 52.3% of sexual minority adults were satisfied or very satisfied with their sex life. Multiple regression analysis showed that sexual orientation was not significantly associated with sexual satisfaction among both middle-aged (β=0.07; p=0.45) and older adults (β=0.01; p=0.87). Higher sexual satisfaction was associated with lower loneliness scores, partnership satisfaction, importance of sexuality and intimacy and better health status.Our analysis showed that sexual orientation was not significantly associated with sexual satisfaction among both middle-aged and older adults. Lower loneliness, better health status, and partnerships satisfaction significantly contributed to higher sexual satisfaction. Approximately 45% of older individuals (aged 65 years and older), regardless of their sexual orientation, were still satisfied with their sex life.... view less
Keywords
sexuality; satisfaction; sexual orientation; health status; well-being; age group; adult; elderly; Federal Republic of Germany
Classification
Gerontology
Free Keywords
DEAS 2008; Heterosexualität; Sexuelle Minderheit; Self-rated health; Altersvergleich; Lebensmitte
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 1-11
Journal
Innovation in Aging, 7 (2023) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad010
ISSN
2399-5300
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed