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I’ve heard from several women in their late 50s and early 60s with questions about vibrators. Here's everything they need to know.

So, You Think You're Too Old for Sex?

Too old for sex? Not so fast, there. Sex is important even as you get older! Here are some tips on how to bring intimacy back into your life.

Don’t Let Self-Consciousness about Your Aging Body Keep You From Having Great Sex

Your body is a treasure and a delight. The key is learning to see it that way.

Is It Still Sex If No One Has an Orgasm?

We come together for pleasure, so let's expand our definition of sex beyond orgasm to all the forms of enjoyment that touch can bring.

Sexual Health and Menopause: Why It Matters

Information about sexual health is often geared toward younger women. Here's what older women should know.

Sex and Online Dating - How Soon Is Too Soon?

Online dating isn't going away. If you meet someone online, how soon is too soon for sex?

5 Reasons Men Over 50 Love Blow Jobs

Oral sex can be a great way to expand our sexual repertoires as we age. Here are five reasons why men love it so much.

Sex at 60: A Personal Reflection

If you're over 50, don't give up on your sex life yet. Here's how one woman has gotten better with age.

A New, Sexy Tradition: Giving Pleasure

It really is better to give than to receive. These sexy ways to give your partner pleasure during the holidays will be a gift to you as well.

Never Too Old: Dating, Sex and Being Single After 50

One of the things our culture assumes about older people is that we aren’t having sex anymore. Of course we are.

Are you Over 50 and Having Sex? You Should Be

Middle aged women, don't be shy! Reap the benefits of a positive sexual attitude and active sex life on your overall health.

5 Reasons to Have Sex Even If You Don't Think You're in the Mood

There will always be times when we don't think having sex is worth the time, the effort or the reward. But sometimes, it pays to do it anyway.

Sexy Excerpt: 'Inviting Desire' by Walker Thornton

Enjoying a better sex life is all about inviting desire. Doing that involves being honest with yourself - and your partner.

A Delicate Flower: The Vulva and Why We Should Appreciate It

May is National Masturbation Month. What a perfect time to give some serious thought to our vaginas, clitorises and labia, to ponder their beauty and uniqueness and explore how they give us pleasure.

New Drugs and Devices Can Spur Arousal, but They Miss the Boat on Intimacy

With all the focus on technology for women's pleasure, it's time to put the focus where it belongs: intimate touch.

Sex in Midlife, Let's Talk About It! (With Your Healthcare Provider)

Midlife women have a lot of concerns, and some can be about sex. Here's how you can talk to your healthcare practitioner.

What I Really Want for Valentine's Day

What does your lover really want for Valentine's Day? Here's a hint - it's not necessarily candy and flowers.

The Number 1 Tip for Better Sex as You Age? Pillow Talk!

Want to have better sex as you get older? Have good pillow talk!

Redefining What S-E-X Means As We Age

Sex is more than just penis in vagina. Here's why we should redefine sex, especially as we age.

Sex After 50: It's Time to Change Things Up

Just because you're older doesn't mean you have to do the same old things! Here's how one sex writer changed up her life after she turned 50.

Bar Etiquette: How to Spot a Bad Lover

Getting to know the opposite sex can be awkward. Here's how to avoid turning her off when you first meet her.

Eureka! Science Says Menopause May Not Lead to Decrease in Sexual Desire

The research is in: Menopause may not cause a decrease in sexual desire. Click here to learn more.

Has Sex Become Painful? Here's What to Do About It

More than half of women report that intercourse becomes painful after menopause. But that doesn't mean your sex life is over. Here's how to move from pain to pleasure again.

Top 3 Masturbation Tips for Penis-Owners

Men often go for a quick orgasm rather than slowing down and exploring their sexual selves, but masturbation has so much more to offer. Here's how to find it.

Casual Sex at Our Age?

Casual sex should be an informed decision regardless of age. But if ever there were ever a time in life to defy convention, to live a little wildly, this would be it.

How to Invest in Your Sexuality

Interesting in exploring and improving your sexuality? Read about how you can invest in your sexuality.

Sex After Breast Cancer

Reclaiming your body after breast cancer can be tricky, but here are some tips to ease the transition.

Sex and Menopause: A Beginning, Not an End

Menopause doesn't have to be the sex-crushing event that people think it is. Ladies, ease your way into better sex in your older age with these tips.

Celebrating Boomer Sexuality in World Sexual Health Month

World Sexual Health Month reminds us that sexuality, health and well-being are important at any age and every stage of life.

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs - Not The Ultimate Fix

ED drugs may promise a quick fix, but communication is the most important tool. Here, we explain several non-medicinal alternatives to combat erectile dysfunction.