An Investigation about Sexual Life and Mental Health of Urban Seniors

Abstract

In this paper, the current sexual life and the relationship between sexual life and mental health in seniors were analyzed and discussed based on the investigation into the current sexual life and mental health of 2,475 seniors aged 60 and above from twelve central cities in the western China through the investigation method and the mathematical statistics method. Results: The frequency of sexual activities of the seniors in China is low at present; Moderate sexual activities have a positive effect on the mental health of seniors and more sexual activities are associated with better mental health within a certain range; Elderly men are more likely to be affected by sexual activities in their mental health than elderly women.