Both Harold, a 65-year-old man, and Edna, a 62-year-old woman, have had many sexual partners. This is considered acceptable and even admirable for Harold but unacceptable for Edna. This is what is meant by the "double standard of aging."

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The "double standard of aging" refers to societal attitudes that judge older women more harshly than older men for their appearance and perceived loss of youthfulness, not their sexual activity.

Both Harold, a 65-Year-Old Man, and Edna, a 62-Year-Old Woman