Yes, there’s a high likelihood that your parents and grandparents are still having sex.

Theres a lot of mystery surroundingsexin your 60s, 70s and beyond.

(Good, we imagine?

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Its still sex!)

First, societal taboos and ageist attitudes have led to a marginalization of older adults sexuality.

This all leads to misconceptions and curiosity about what sexual experiences are like in later life, she said.

An older couple walks arm-in-arm with their dog on a neighborhood street, smiling and enjoying each other's company

More than half said sex is important to their quality of life, according to the same study.

See what they had to say below.

Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.

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Your need to feel desired doesnt just disappear.

When were young, we dont want to believe that old, saggy humans still want sex.

Physical attraction and satisfaction, communication and personal hygiene are still important, even in our 70s.

Elderly couple sharing an affectionate moment in bed, smiling and embracing

And I certainly respect that.

But there are also many older people, older than us even, who still want and have sex.

To our pleasant surprise, its just the opposite.

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Many of my clients in their 70s (and 80s!)

report that while the frequency of sex generally declines with age, the quality improves.

Sometimes this is related to so-called sexual dysfunction which leads them to discover new pathways to pleasure.

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For example, if penetration is painful or uncomfortable, they often learn to explore and enjoy full-body pleasure.

Ive dealt with ED for over 20 years.

She then stimulates me until Im finished.

Two older adults share a tender moment, gazing at each other and holding hands

Norm, 71, southeast Michigan

Aging may cause physical barriers, but there are workarounds.

Aging may cause physical changes that dont have to be barriers to having sex.

In older age, sex is less performative and more adaptable to experiences providing pleasure and connection.

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Sexual adventurousness and creativity expand with experience.

Just because our bodies get worn out doesnt mean our minds do.

Adventurousness and imagination expand with experience.

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The aging process has a tremendous impact on sexual functioning and satisfaction.

This happens because the body stops producing estrogen.

This often leads to discomfort and even pain during intercourse.

In some cases, there may be a decrease in nipple and clitoral sensitivity.

The good news is,lubeandlonger-acting vaginal moisturizerscan help.

Emotional connection and intimacy are a priority and sex becomes intentional and more of the experience they are having.

But 91% experience arousal (and pleasure).

OReilly

Its all about managing your expectations.

If you believe Reddit and other online forums, some folks make love several times a day.

Ive told the folks on Reddit that we make love every Friday.

We tell anyone that wants to see us on Friday that we have a previous engagement.

Our family knows that Friday is our chill day and never bothers us.

Could we have sex more often?

Maybe, but its very exhausting and we talk about it all of the time to keep it exciting.

Its Wednesday today, so its Friday, eve, eve.

Lots of hugging and kissing during the week, just to be close.

NormThis post originally appeared onHuffPost.