To all of you in long committed relationships, I applaud you, but it isn’t always the case for older women. You may have gotten divorced, been widowed, or are in an unsatisfying relationship and have lost interest in love because of it. Don’t beat yourself up Being in a relationship isn’t the end all be all. I was in two long-term relationships. Though it was nice it … [Read more...]
Senior Sex: Two Women on a Mission to Educate the Public
I want to warn you upfront, the topic of this post is a little more spicy than usual because it’s about something we don’t often talk about – Senior Sex. If that makes you uncomfortable you may want to move on to another post. However, it’s part of life and just because we’re older doesn’t mean we’re dead, right? I interviewed two women who are "sexperts" in the field. … [Read more...]
Are You Ready to Find a New Relationship Over 50?
The idea of finding a new relationship when you’re over 50 is a scary thought for many of us, especially if you’ve recently lost a spouse through death or divorce, or if you’ve been out of action for a long time. As Baby Boomers, we grew up before online dating existed and did things the old-fashioned way like meeting a guy at the malt shop or at the beach. It’s easy to … [Read more...]
How Baby Boomers are Finding Love With Online Dating
Research shows that Baby Boomers are excelling at online dating. At a time when the rate of younger adults is in steady decline, divorce for adults aged over 50 has roughly doubled since the 1990s for Baby Boomers. According to Pew Research, in recent years, for every 1,000 married persons aged 50 or more, 10 are divorced. Part of the reason is the unprecedented levels … [Read more...]
3 Vaginal Health Tips From a Doctor Who Specializes in Women Over 40
Dr. Tara Allmen, MD is the author of Menopause Confidential. She's a New York City gynecologist who specializes in vaginal health for women over 40. When I spoke to her, she gave me some enlightening tips for women who are going through menopause. (which she says, never really ends) Her book is written with a sense of humor and has fun chapter names like: Menofog rolls … [Read more...]
