Interventions for Sexual Health – Baby Boomers as Sexual Revolutionaries

 

 

The Baby Boomer generation has long been proud to be given the credit for the sexual revolution of the 1960’s and the 1970’s. These seventy eight million Americans are now the driving force behind another sexual revolution, “The revolution of Sex and Aging”. At the forefront of this revolution is the demand for the highest quality of life possible and the entitlement to maintain their sexuality.

 

The Baby Boomers are turning to medical professionals in order to restore their sexuality and vitality. Sexual health is clearly an important health issue that has long been ignored. Recently new research has lead to the development and availability of new treatments. A collaborative and through comprehensive approach to each individual patient has been dramatically effective relieving symptoms, maintaining health and restoring well-being.

 

Sex has long been the force that excites our bodies and touches our souls. It connects us mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. At a time when there is a demand for the highest quality of life possible, men and women of all ages are turning to medical professionals in order to maintain and restore their sexuality and vitality.

 

Sexual health is clearly an important health issue that has long been ignored. Sex dramatically optimizes our body’s functions. Sex boosts our immune system and supports our cardiovascular system Sex can releases us from physical and mental tension, stress and anxiety. It helps promote good sleep. Sex elevates mood, increases self-esteem, fosters intimacy and improves relationships. New research has shown sexual dysfunction to be heavily influenced by the balance or imbalance of hormones and neurotransmitters. This has lead to the development and availability of new treatments. A collaborative and through comprehensive approach to each individual patient has been dramatically effective relieving symptoms, maintaining health and restoring well being.

 

Sexuality is one of the most complex aspects of the human experience. A host of psychological and physical factors are almost always intertwined and can impact an individual’s sexuality. Solving a physical problem may only be half of the battle. If a sexual problem persists it often leads to anger, frustration, low self-esteem, emotional distance and blame, which in turn can damage a relationship. The goal of sex therapy is to help individuals learn more about their body and feel at ease with their sexuality as well as promoting intimacy across the life span.