---
url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/a-z-topic/sexual-health'
title: 'Sexual Health'
author:
  name: 'lauren kopchik'
  url: 'https://www.healthinaging.org/user/97'
date: '2018-11-08T18:15:28+00:00'
updated: '2026-10-01T20:40:20+00:00'
type: topic
summary: 'All older adults, no matter their gender or sexual orientation, should have the opportunity to enjoy a satisfying and fulfilling sex life. Interest in sex and sexual activity declines to some extent with increasing age. Part of healthy aging is knowing how your sexual responses and feelings change.'
tags:
  - Health
published: true
---
 To be able to maintain a quality sexual life, it is important to understand changes in sexual health as you age.

[Basic Facts](/a-z-topic/sexual-health/basic-facts)

[Causes](/a-z-topic/sexual-health/causes)

[Symptoms](/a-z-topic/sexual-health/symptoms)

[Diagnosis & Tests](/a-z-topic/sexual-health/tests)

[Care & Treatment](/a-z-topic/sexual-health/care-treatment)

[Lifestyle & Management](/a-z-topic/sexual-health/lifestyle)