Avis N E
New England Research Institutes, 9 Galen St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA.
J Gend Specif Med. 2000 Mar-Apr;3(2):37-41.
Research has consistently shown a decline in sexual activity with age for both men and women, with the reasons differing by gender. For men, the decline is primarily due to age, poor health, and medications, all of which have been related to erectile dysfunction. For women, health is less of a factor; having a functioning partner is a more important variable. Menopause has some negative impact on women's sexual interest and desire, but psychosocial factors appear to be more important. This article reviews research on age, gender, and human sexuality in the general (nonpatient) population. Additional longitudinal research is recommended to evaluate the long-term effects of declining ovarian function on postmenopausal women; the ways in which aging influences partners over time; and the impact of new medications and generational changes in sexual mores on sexual function in both genders.
研究一直表明，男性和女性的性活动都会随着年龄的增长而减少，其原因因性别而异。对男性来说，性活动减少主要是由于年龄、健康状况不佳和药物治疗，所有这些都与勃起功能障碍有关。对女性来说，健康因素的影响较小；有一个性功能正常的伴侣是一个更重要的变量。绝经对女性的性兴趣和欲望有一些负面影响，但社会心理因素似乎更为重要。本文综述了普通（非患者）人群中关于年龄、性别和人类性行为的研究。建议进行更多的纵向研究，以评估卵巢功能下降对绝经后女性的长期影响；衰老随着时间的推移对伴侣的影响方式；以及新药物和性观念的代际变化对两性性功能的影响。
