Sex in Midlife: A 21st Century Perspective

As many are aware, “middle age” doesn’t mean what it used to.
There was a time not long ago when middle age meant reaching 40 or 50 years of age and feeling that the best years of life had already come and gone.  But attitudes have changed.  People are taking more precautions to live longer, healthier lives and remaining active well into their later years.  In fact, for a growing number of people, reaching their 90th birthday is a reasonable expectation.  In short, 60 is the new 40!  So, what does this mean for the middle-aged and sex in midlife?  Read more . . .

Why Older Women Make Better Lovers: Insight for Younger and Older Men Alike

As we are all aware, we live in a world culture that consistently equates youth with beauty and sexuality.  Most ad campaigns in the US and throughout much of the world depict the ideal woman as having a young, "perfect" body–lacking wrinkles, an extra once of fat, or naturally occurring breasts or rear-end.  Over the past century, this youthful image has come to represent our cultural ideals concerning what we deem sexy and sexually arousing.  Thus, as women age, they are targeted to feel less sexually attractive with less to offer in bed.  But does this youth-oriented equation reflect the reality of older woman–their bodies, their needs, or how effective they are as lovers?  Not by a long shot.  In fact, as any experienced man can tell you, older women do indeed make the best lovers.  Read more . . .

Sex in Midlife: How to Make it Better and Better

According to recent studies, most older couples tend to think of sex as separate and apart from other day to day activities.  Opportunities to kiss, fondle, or whisper something naughty in their partner’s ear are passed by because it doesn’t seem like quite the right place or time.  However, couples who adopt the attitude that time not spent in bed is time that could be used for foreplay, discover that when the time comes to get down to it, they’re more passionate, more responsive, and more receptive to trying new things.  Experts say the key to making sex in midlife better and better is to make the most of every moment by following some fun and easy suggestions.  Read more . . .