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Walker Thornton

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Walker Thornton is a 61-year-old sex writer, educator and public speaker. She has ranked in the Kinkly Sex Blogging Superheroes for the last three years. Walker has spoken at national sexuality conferences, speaking on midlife sexuality. She is a member of the Leadership Committee of the Sexuality and Aging Consortium at Widener University. Walker writes for Midlife Boulevard, Senior Planet and other websites and online magazines. You can connect with her on Facebook and Twitter. Website: www.walkerthornton.com

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ARTICLES BY WALKER THORNTON

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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