Aging and Sexual Health
Takeaways I thoroughly enjoyed this lecture and the perspective that Dr. Valli brought regarding sexual health and the aging population. I learned a lot of valuable information that can be translated across the lifespan. I think the biggest takeaway for me is that talking about sex and sexual health does not have to be a strange, taboo topic. Of course I realize that this is topic is progressive in nature for a lot of cultures and societies and it is not appropriate for me to initiate this type of conversation with any and all clients I see, but I do feel much better prepared to discuss it if the opportunity presents itself in an appropriate situation, using the PLISSIT model. Like Dr. Valli said over and over, I'm just thankful to have had access to this information and to be able to talk about it like we do any other subject. I liked that she debunked a lot of myths, one being that older adults must be "asexual". We will all be older adults one day and though our min...