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"There's probably a tendency for those settings to be a little bit restrictive … [and not acknowledge that adults] are entitled to take some level of risk and have some autonomy [over] how they run their life," Ms Freeman says.
She says older people may find it difficult to have conversations with medical professionals on things like lubrication and erectile dysfunction.
"While they are absolutely [a] natural [part of ageing], unfortunately, they're seen as inevitable … when actually there are interventions that can be put in place to respond or prevent some of those symptoms that impact on people's sex lives."
Celebrating Ageing director Catherine Barrett has co-edited a book about the sexual rights of older people.
"There's stigma [about sex] in aged care, and that the stigma comes from service providers, it comes from other residents, but it also comes from family members," Dr Barrett says.