Question

Which statement is true about sexuality in late adulthood? A majority of older adults attribute little to no importance to sex. "Most married older adults report continued, regular sexual enjoyment." Older adults report that the female partner is usually the one who ceases to interact sexually. Nearly 75 percent of U.S. adults age 75 to 85 say they are no longer sexually active.

Answer 1

Most married older adults report continued, regular sexual enjoyment is true about sexuality in late adulthood.

Option b

Explanation:

Sexual desire isn’t affected by age but mainly by a person state of mind. The research conducted has revealed that couples do enjoy sex until the age of 80's. Factors that may decrease desire have to do more with physical problems that come with ageing, illnesses, aches and pains and self-image where one may feel like they aren’t attractive anymore.  

Also, the physical incapacity to actually engage in the act of lovemaking shouldn’t hinder other forms of intimacy. Couples do still enjoy physical intimacy by the act of touching, intimate conversation, physical closeness and etc.