The Impact of Aging on Sexual Activity Sexuality and the desire for intimacy are essential and important human features from birth until death. Gerontologists and other medical experts generally agree that continued sexual interest and activity can be therapeutic for older men and women (Willert & Semans, 2000). Aging women who have a partner with whom they can enjoy intimacy are in better mental health compared with women without this kind of partner. For most elderly people, sexual activity is still an important means for expressing love and caring (Campbell & Huff, 1995).
