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Suggestions

Include ideas on sexuality and intimacy for relationships in older age and the importance of its recognition; how its still healthy to practice even as you age. I’d like to mention more on ageist ideas and societal tendencies to shy away from discussing sexuality with older adults. Brief explanation of why sexuality in older adults is on the radar, as it relates population group percentage increase. Natural health concerns associated with older age should also be mentioned, along with benefits of a healthy sexual relationship, and health concerns and education. One study I like mentions research on participants “sexual well-being;” basically what they are doing and how often. The importance of self-esteem is also mentioned several times so I’d like to incorporate that as well. There is an additional article I have on HIV rates and predictions among adults 65 years and older. I can mention this with how older adults are living with STDs, other health concerns, statistics, and sexual behavior.

References

Syme, M. L. (2014). The Evolving Concept of Older Adult Sexual Behavior and Its Benefits. Generations, 38(1), 35-41. (https://libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login?url=https://search-ebscohost-com.libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=94912226) Hughes, A. K., & Wittmann, D. (2015). Aging Sexuality: Knowledge and Perceptions of Preparation Among U.S. Primary Care Providers. Journal Of Sex & Marital Therapy, 41(3), 304-313. (https://libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login?url=https://search-ebscohost-com.libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=101515492) Santos-Iglesias, P., Byers, E. S., & Moglia, R. (2016). Sexual well-being of older men and women. Canadian Journal Of Human Sexuality, 25(2), 86-98. (https://libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login?url=https://search-ebscohost-com.libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=117494148) Brennan, D., Emlet, C., & Eady, A. (2011). HIV, Sexual Health, and Psychosocial Issues Among Older Adults Living with HIV in North America. Ageing International, 36(3), 313-333. (https://libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login?url=https://search-ebscohost-com.libez.lib.georgiasouthern.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=63498066)

BCharlie (talk) 07:33, 7 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

BCharlie, regarding this and this, you are using a university reference that people don't have access to. It requires a password. This is not ideal. You should simply cite the references directly without that URL link or cite different sources. Try looking on Google Books, for example. Also, I re-added "middle age" to the lead since some of these issues (like menopause) concern middle-aged people too. The aforementioned source you added even states "middle-aged and older adults." Flyer22 Reborn (talk) 00:16, 1 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]

BCharlie, I see that you have made more edits, but you have yet to respond to my commentary above about the sources you have used. If you are to stick with those sources, you should at least remove the URLs. I will eventually remove them if you don't. Flyer22 Reborn (talk) 19:00, 4 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Flyer22 Reborn My apologies on not responding. I did not see it as mandatory. You have already made a few changes to the article prior. You are welcome to make additional ones at your own discretion. Thank you for your feedback! BCharlie (talk) 05:52, 11 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

BCharlie, responding is not mandatory, but it is preferred for the Wikipedia editing environment, especially when it concerns WP:Student editors interacting with established editors. Flyer22 Reborn (talk) 07:17, 11 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

peer review~ Scott nielsen

I believe that overall this is a great article and the topic of sexuality in older age is a very interesting topic that is not discussed as much as it should be in my opinion. One tip I would give is to check all of your sources and make sure that they are correct and up to date. Also to make sure that the source has not been edited or deleted. Another thing that you can do that would help this article tremendously is if you were to discuss each source and why it pertains to your article and the topic of sexuality in older age. Doing this would help the reader tremendously and allow them to have a deeper understanding of why you included this source. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Scott nielsen (talk • contribs) 19:26, 20 March 2018 (UTC)[reply]