Herstory

A few months ago, during my annual well woman visit, my gynecologist asked me if I was sexually active. I told her I was, and yes, I wanted a routine STD check. And then she informed me that I woul...

Recently a blogger of note accused me of 'pandering to men'. Keep in mind that 'pander', to be precise, means to 'gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit of a person with such a desire).'...

I asked this man who had shared my bed for three nights running why we had not made love. "Your body is too wrinkly," he said without a pause. "I have spoiled myself over the years with young woman. I just can't get excited with you. I love your energy and your laughter. I like your head and your heart. But, I just can't deal with your body."

Many companies are currently using models over the age of 50 to sell their products. Is society becoming more accepting of senior sexuality?

After her husband died, then-66-year-old writer Joan Price craved sexual release — but she wasn't ready for another relationship. So she decided to get an erotic massage. I talked to her ...

How do you deal with the "ick factor" surrounding senior sex — people's perception that it's somehow gross?

There are really two ick factors. One is the idea from society at large that seniors are asexual, and if they are sexual, they're pathetic. And also many seniors have internalized the idea that we're not desirable anymore. So we're embarrassed about wanting sex, and that's really the hardest challenge.

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