only 12% of women report being extremely or very interested in sex compared to half of the men. 
40% of women agree that sex is important to their overall quality of life compared to 70% of men. 31% of women report being sexually active compared to 51% of men. In a similar 2021 study on older adults’ sexual activity and satisfaction, 40% of older women were sexually active compared to 55% of men.
28% had menopausal symptoms that interfered with their ability to be sexually active. 
1 in 4 had their partner’s health affect their sexual activity. 62% were satisfied with their sexual activity. almost half - 43% - are sexually active. In those aged between 50–80 years, they found that: A 2022 University of Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging focused on the effect of menopausal symptoms on older women’s sex lives.