Empowered Sexuality and Aging: Reclaiming Sex after 50
Resources
Written works
“The Ultimate Guide to Sex After 50: How to Maintain - or Regain! -a Spicy, Satisfying Sex Life,” Joan Price
“Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex,” Joan Price
“Dr. Ruth’s Sex After 50: Revving up the Romance, Passion and Excitement,” Ruth K. Westheimer
“Sex and the Seasoned Woman: Pursuing the Passionate Life,” Gail Sheehy
“Sexperienced: Guide for the Seasoned Woman Seeking New Possibilities,” Katherine Forsythe
“Sex for Grownups: A Sex Primer for the 21st Century,” Gloria Brame
“Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that will Transform Your Sex Life,” Emily Nagoski
“Sexual Intelligence: What we Really want from Sex and How to Get It,” Marty Klein, PhD.
“Sex for One: The Joy of Self Loving,” Betty Dodson
Safer Sex Resources
Article titled: “Safe Sex Tips for Seniors”
Article titled: “Let's Talk About Sex...and Senior Citizens”
http://www.governing.com/topics/health-human-services/gov-std-senior-citizens-nursing-homes-sex.html
Article titled: “These Are the Surprising People Who Also Depend on Planned Parenthood”
http://mic.com/articles/126310/these-are-the-surprising-people-who-also-depend-on-planned-parenthood
DVDs/Alexander Institute
Caveat: The Alexander Institute videos can be excellent instructional tools, however, they can be explicit—meaning they do show people having sex.
“Great Sex over 50 for Women”
“Great Sex over 50 for Men”
Sex Toys/Lubricants
For important safety information on lubricants, please read this informative blog:
Water-based lubricants
Aloe Cadabra
Yes Natural Personal Lubricants
Blossom Organics
Good Clean Love
Oil-based lubricants
Coconut oil (never for use oil-based lubricants with latex condoms; can use with non-latex condoms, such as SKYNS)
Sweet Almond oil
Sex toys: where to shop
In Eugene, As You Like It; The Pleasure Shop. As You Like It is women-owned, light, bright, open and safe. Customers of all ages enjoy this respectful environment to purchase eco-conscious, body-safe pleasure products!
Benefits of Sex as we Age
Helps protect against heart attack and stroke
Hormones released during sex decrease the risk of breast and prostate cancers
It boosts the immune system
It helps us sleep
It can alleviate chronic pain
Improves quality of life through providing connection
Protects against depression
Reduces stress and increases self-esteem
It fosters affection, intimacy and closeness with a partner
Allows us to enjoy our bodies
Makes us feel attractive, wanted and special