Sexual health and aging
Research shows that sexuality is an important part of life also during aging.
Sexual satisfaction is associated with healthy and active aging.
Sexuality and sexual health is considered a fundamental dimension of being human. It’s about pleasure, intimacy and being close.
Having a positive sexual health generally presupposes a positive and respectful
approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the opportunity to have nice and safe sexual experiences with others or oneselves, without coercion,
discrimination or violence. It is crucial to recognize that older adults has sexual needs and challenges.
From 2020-2023 there is an ongoing national project in Norway where the aim is to develop a platform for increasing the level of knowledge, skills and competence regarding aging and sexual health. The target groups for the project are health care professionals working with patients of 60+ and those who are 60+.
Would you like to know more about the project?
You are welcome to contact us on post@kun.no.
Aging and sexual health is a collaborative project among the following four organisations: Foreningen FRI, Sex og Politikk, Likestillingssenteret og Likestillingssenteret KUN.
Sexual satisfaction is associated with healthy and active aging.
Sexuality and sexual health is considered a fundamental dimension of being human. It’s about pleasure, intimacy and being close.
Having a positive sexual health generally presupposes a positive and respectful
approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the opportunity to have nice and safe sexual experiences with others or oneselves, without coercion,
discrimination or violence. It is crucial to recognize that older adults has sexual needs and challenges.
From 2020-2023 there is an ongoing national project in Norway where the aim is to develop a platform for increasing the level of knowledge, skills and competence regarding aging and sexual health. The target groups for the project are health care professionals working with patients of 60+ and those who are 60+.
Would you like to know more about the project?
You are welcome to contact us on post@kun.no.
Aging and sexual health is a collaborative project among the following four organisations: Foreningen FRI, Sex og Politikk, Likestillingssenteret og Likestillingssenteret KUN.