More than a quarter of adults aged 45 and older (28%) had sex at least once a week during the prior six months, down from 38% in 1999, reports AARP. They are also less likely to engage in kissing or hugging (58%, down from 65%) and sexual touching or caressing (44%, down from 55%) compared to 1999. Meanwhile, the proportion that practices self stimulation rose to 22% from 12% over the same period.
Their attitudes toward sex are also changing. Fewer believe that unmarried people should not have sex, and fewer say there is too much emphasis on sex in today’s culture. [Mature Market, Human Behavior]
Source: “Sex, Romance, And Relationships,” AARP, Linda Fisher, 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049; 202-434-6343; www.aarp.org. Price: Available online at no charge.
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