Yeaworth R C, Friedman J S
Nurs Clin North Am. 1975 Sep;10(3):565-86.
Aging produces changes in sexual organs, in the strength of the secual urge, and in physiologic responses and psychologic tensions. While sexual interest ans sexual thought decline, they do not disappear. Availability of partners and retention of youthful attitudes are important elements of sexual interest and activity at older ages. All authorities seem to agree that regularity of sexual activity is the essential factor in maintaining sexual capacity and performances for both males and females. Older persons who are sexually inactive and comfortable with that adjustment should not be made to feel inadequate, but those who are struggling with sexual problems should be helped to overcome them. Nurses should be prepared to take an active role in sexual conseling of the elderly and in agitating for social, political, legal, and attitudinal change.
衰老会使性器官、性冲动强度以及生理反应和心理紧张程度发生变化。虽然性兴趣和性想法会下降，但它们并不会消失。伴侣的可得性以及保持年轻的态度是老年人性兴趣和性活动的重要因素。所有权威人士似乎都认同，性活动的规律性是维持男性和女性性功能及表现的关键因素。对于那些没有性活动且对这种状态感到舒适的老年人，不应让他们觉得自己有缺陷，但对于那些正在为性问题而苦恼的人，应该帮助他们克服这些问题。护士应该准备好在老年人的性咨询方面发挥积极作用，并推动社会、政治、法律和观念的变革。
