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Policy Press
31 March 2026
What if we reimagined ageing, illness and disability not as barriers to sexuality-but as starting points for new forms of desire, intimacy and pleasure?

This groundbreaking book challenges the silence and stigma surrounding the sexuality of older, ill and disabled people. Drawing from sociology, health studies, cultural theory and lived experience, the authors explore diverse expressions of sexuality that defy long-established views.

From queer ageing to sex work and legal rights, this collection offers bold, inclusive perspectives and policy ideas that centre pleasure, agency and dignity. A vital resource for academics, practitioners and anyone invested in social inclusion and justice.
Contributions by:   , , , ,
Imprint:   Policy Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm, 
ISBN:   9781447375975
ISBN 10:   1447375971
Series:   Sex and Intimacy in Later Life
Pages:   304
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Ricardo Iacub is Professor of Psychology of Ageing at the University of Buenos Aires. Paul Simpson is an Honorary Research Fellow, Sociology, at the University of Manchester. Trish Hafford-Letchfield is Professor of Social Work and Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde.

Reviews for Ageing, Sex and Disability: New Aesthetics and Critical Perspectives

‘This edited volume provides valuable insights for anyone seeking to improve their understanding and knowledge of sexuality, disability and inclusivity in later life. The authors weave together scholarship from various disciplines to provide a fresh way of looking at older age and sexual citizenship. Students in the social sciences in particular will benefit from the insights offered in this collection.’ Sharon Hinchliff, University of Sheffield 'Breaking the limits imposed on who can desire and be desired, this book radically expands the boundaries of sexuality in later life. The concept of an ""aesthetic of sexuality"" in older people with illnesses or disabilities shifts the conversation from mere tolerance of difference to an acknowledgment—and even expectation—of attractiveness. Bringing together perspectives from diverse countries and disciplines, this work makes a vital contribution to gerontology, sexology, and disability studies.' Alex Kalache, physician and gerontologist, and former director of Department of Ageing and Health at OMS and at ILC Brazil


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