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It's not a sexy topic.

But while your eventual demise may not be at the top of the list of what you think about when you consider doing the deed, death is a highly common phenomenon, and the risk of mortality increases as you age. However, discussions of sex and death are low. The fact that it, and related terms such as loss, grief, and bereavement, are not so easy on the eyes or mind may be one reason why academic research on sex and death is lacking. One way to make this more digestible and less spooky is to talk about it.

As discussed in my previous post, the happenings of life can make it more challenging to desire or want to have sex as an older adult. As we age, we see loss in various areas of our lives, such as moving on from college friends, switching jobs, transitioning into assisted living, and........

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