Sexuality and continence in older women
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Sexuality and continence in older women

Hazel Heath Independent Nurse Adviser and Consultant Editor, Elderly Care

Little has been written about the impact of continence problems on sexuality in older women. Hazel Health explores the issues

Sexual expression in older age and incontinence are often viewed as taboo subjects, and older people experiencing problems often assume that changes are due to ageing and delay seeking help (Gott et al 1999).

Nursing Older People. 12, 3, 32-34. doi: 10.7748/nop.12.3.32.s40

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