Traeen, BenteHald, Gert MartinGraham, Cynthia A.Enzlin, PaulJanssen, ErickKvalem, Ingela LundinCarvalheira, Ana AlexandraStulhofer, Aleksandar2017-03-242017-09-142016International Journal of Sexual Health, 29(1), 1-10. Doi: 10.1080/19317611.2016.12242861931-7611http://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/5352This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Sexual Healthon 14 Sep 2016, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/19317611.2016.1224286.Aim: The aim of the current paper was to provide an overview of literature on sexual function and sexual difficulties in older adults. Method: We conducted a narrative review of papers published in English between January 2005 and July 2015 based on an extensive search in PsycINFO. Results: The review showed that while common biological changes may adversely affect sexual function in old age, sexual experience seems to also be affected by psychological and interpersonal factors. Conclusions: Greater life expectancy and better medical care will result in older individuals with chronic diseases living longer. The need for help to cope with changes in sexual health is likely to increase in older adults, as sexuality may be negatively affected through several pathways.engBody imageOlder adultsSexual satisfactionSocio-cultural factorsjournal article10.1080/19317611.2016.1224286