What Constraints May Prevent an Older Widow from Engaging in Sexual

question 15

Multiple Choice

What constraints may prevent an older widow from engaging in sexual activity? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Older women outnumber older adult men by 4:1.
• B) There is an expectation that men should initiate contact.
• C) Display of sexual interest is considered improper.
• D) Older women do not desire sexual expression.
• E) Older women associate sexual activity with marriage.

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