Why Sex Belongs in the Longevity Conversation | Sally Greenwald, M.D.

Partially SupportedSexual health is an important component of overall health and longevity.

Partially SupportedA high VO2 max is a factor that enables individuals to be sexually active in the last decade of their life.

Partially SupportedUnderstanding sexual function, including anatomical descriptions and pathophysiology, can lead to improved sexual performance for males.

Partially SupportedApproximately two-thirds of patients select sex as one of the 10 most important activities they want to do in their last decade of life.