JPOST – A University of New Hampshire study published in the Journal of Sex Research found that 97% of single adults aged 60-83 consider sexual intimacy essential in a relationship, and 72% would not pursue a partner if sex is not part of the relationship. The study interviewed 100 online daters (50 women and 50 men) and found that participants were seeking both companionship and passion, often adapting to physical changes through medical support or redefining intimacy. Broader data shows more than half of Americans aged 65-74 remain sexually active, while over a quarter of those aged 75-85 report the same, challenging the perception that older adults are uninterested in sex.