Abstract

Aim: What is the prevalence of using lubricants and medication to enhance erectile function among older adults, and what predicts such use?

Methods: Survey data were collected in probability samples among 60–75 year olds in Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and Portugal.

Results: In men, the use of medication was highest in Norway (26%) and lowest in Portugal (12%). In women, the use of lubricants was highest in Norway (31%), and lowest in Belgium (3%). Compared to those who had no sexual difficulties, the use of medication/lubricants were higher in individuals with sexual difficulties.

Conclusion: The findings contribute to an increased attention to the sexual health of older adults.

摘要

目的：在老年人中使用润滑剂和药物来增强勃起功能的流行程度如何？

方法：在挪威，丹麦，比利时和葡萄牙的60-75岁年龄组的概率样本中收集调查数据。

结果：在男性中，药物使用在挪威最高（26％），在葡萄牙最低（12％）。在女性中，润滑剂的使用在挪威最高（31％），在比利时最低（3％）。与没有性障碍的人相比，性障碍的人使用药物/润滑剂的比例更高。

结论：这些发现有助于增加对老年人性健康的关注。