An Experience Report About the Sexuality for the Elderly

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Sexuality in the elderly is still a neglected theme, permeated by prejudice, which has negative consequences for this population, since the elderly often do not have easy access to safe information about the biopsychosocial changes in senescence and its repercussions, and are generally unaware of the benefits of fully experiencing sexuality. EXPERIENCE REPORT: The event "Does sexuality have an expiration date? An approach in the elderly" occurred on November 25th, 2020, with the principle of demystifying taboos and social stigmas about the experience and expression of sexuality by the elderly and fostering responsible discussion, through a multidisciplinary approach, for the construction of a new perspective in the reception and health promotion of this group. Instagram and WhatsApp were used as tools to publicize the event. In this context, the lectures took place virtually, with room for debate and clarification of questions on the subject, in addition to the application of questionnaires before and after in order to assess the impact. DISCUSSION: Therefore, sharing information about healthy sex in old age is essential to live this phase of life fully and safely, without limiting beliefs. Also, the sensitive approach directly influences the dissemination of knowledge, and environments that allow the sharing of experiences are effective in the context of self-care and identification among listeners. CONCLUSION: That said, it is understood that it is still necessary to intensify this educational process, however, each advance gives new meaning to the concept of health among people. The activity had a positive impact on the participants, as it discussed the main problems about sexuality in old age, from the difficulty of access to health content to the process of experience and expression of aging, focusing on quality of life and sexual freedom.