If you have a loving relationship with someone, you know that sexuality is an important part of that bond. But sometimes, when people get older, they lose sight of that fact.

But there's no good reason why older people should give up on their sex life. On the contrary, having an active sex life can help you stay healthy.

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Sexual activity promotes brain function and may contribute to living a longer life. However, it's not really clear whether having sex leads to a longer life, or whether those who are healthy enough to have sex are also healthy enough to lead longer lives. But there's some truth to the use-it-or-lose-it theory, that having regular sex makes it more likely that you can maintain the ability to have sex.

Older people should focus on a wide range of physical intimacy, not just intercourse. And older people need to get beyond the idea that they shouldn't talk about sex or shouldn't want to continue enjoying it.

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