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What are the significant findings regarding sexual attitudes and behaviors of middle-aged adults?

Although the ability of men and women to function sexually shows little biological decline in middle adulthood, sexual activity usually occurs on a less frequent basis than in early adulthood. The Sex in America survey finds that the frequency of having sex was greatest for individuals aged 25 to 29 years old and dropped off for individuals in their fifties. Other research indicates that middle-aged men want sex, think about it more, and masturbate more often than middle-aged women. For many other forms of sexual behavior, male and female middle-aged adults report similar frequency of engagement. Although middle-aged adults have sex less frequently than when they were younger adults, only 30 percent reported that they were less satisfied with their sex life.


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