Site satisfies over- 60s sex

THE stigma surrounding the sex lives of older adults is being tackled with a pioneering website aiming to improve sexual health in the over- 60s.

is the first website in the UK dedicated to providing advice about sex and intimate relationships for older people who feel reluctant to talk to their doctor about it.

The website has been launched by researchers from the University of Sheffield who, in a recent study, found the prejudice and discrimination that older people face when seeking support for their sexual needs significantly affects their wellbeing.

The university’s Dr Sharron Hinchliff said: “A third of over- 70s have sex at least twice a month but face huge barriers, particularly when it comes to seeking advice about sexual health.”