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Introduction  Having Good Sex Sue:
 In
your book 150
Most-Asked Questions About Midlife Sex, Love, and Intimacy, you address how sex
need not fall by the wayside as we age. As our population ages and more and more of us are
living longer how do we keep our sexual selves going?
 Ruth:
A meaningful, intimate sex life is important, but somehow sadly some of us
believe
the old myth - -
"that our sex lives are over when
we age."
Not true!
As a matter of fact, nothing could be further from the truth, yet, often, we have
to pay some additional attention to our sexual selves, particularly in a long-term
relationship, to keep them in tip-top shape.
As we age, good sex doesn't just happen.
We have to work towards it and the rewards are great. I like to liken switching
to our more senior sex life to giving up singles tennis and playing doubles. In singles,
your run around a lot and hit the ball. Doubles, however, is more intellectually challenge
requiring good communication with your partner. Or, you can liken it to switching from
down hill to cross-country skiing. Going downhill skiing is fun, fast, and exhilarating.
But when you cross-country ski you get to really see the winter landscape and relish the
scenery.
Growing older may mean giving up the sexual
gymnastics of your youth, but it does not mean giving up your sexual self.
Today, most sexual problems have solutions. Talk to your partner and communicate
with your physician. If you want good sex to continue it can.
Sue:
Our culture is very youth oriented.
You never see couples over 35 having a meaningful intimate love relationship. Do
you think this will continue or will the media wake up and look at the demographics?
See the answer:
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Review by: Sue Spataro
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