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Sexual and Intimacy Issues for Aging Gay Men
Adultspan journal (2007)
  • Edward A. Wierzalis, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Bob Barret, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Mark Pope, University of Missouri–St. Louis
  • Michael Rankins, University of Missouri–St. Louis
  • Douglas Kimmel
Abstract
The authors focus on the special issues involved in providing counseling to aging gay men regarding sex and intimacy. Although the stresses of aging experienced by gay men are similar to those of heterosexual men, older gay men face issues of a stigmatized sexual orientation, invisibility, negative stereotypes, and discrimination regarding aging.
Publication Date
Fall August, 2007
DOI
10.7312/kimm13618-006
Citation Information
Edward A. Wierzalis, Bob Barret, Mark Pope, Michael Rankins, et al.. "Sexual and Intimacy Issues for Aging Gay Men" Adultspan journal Vol. 6 Iss. 2 (2007) p. 68 - 82 ISSN: 1524-6817
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mark-pope/54/