The mystery surrounding sex in older age stems from a combination of factors, according to Shannon Chavez, a licensed psychologist and sex therapist in Beverly Hills, California. And whether or not they have an active sex life, nearly two-thirds of older adults said they’re interested in sex. AdvertisementTo shed some light on post-70 sex, we asked sex therapists and people over 70 to share some things people should know about sex in the golden years. To our pleasant surprise, it’s just the opposite.” ― Frank, 76, who lives in the Texas panhandle and has been married for almost 53 yearsblackCAT via Getty Images People AARP-aged are still having sex, enjoying sex and desiring sex, even when they're not coupled up. One study found that 24% never experience desire and 41% rarely experience desire postmenopause.

Source: Huffington Post March 15, 2026 17:07 UTC