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Sex & Intimacy

Let’s talk about it—because intimacy doesn’t have an age limit. From rekindling desire to embracing new relationships, we bring expert insights and candid conversations to help you feel confident and fulfilled.



illustration of woman in bathtub, finding pleasure without partner
Sex & Intimacy
How to Enjoy Real Sexual Pleasure — Without a Partner
Pleasuring yourself is a risk-free option with little downside.
By Coco Clemente
, February 6, 2025
4 Min Read
illustration of undergarments on bedroom floor, sex in your 80s
Sex & Intimacy
My Spouse and I Are in Our 80s. Here's How Sex Has Changed
How we've continued to enjoy a pleasurable physical relationship.
By Carmelene Melanie Siani
, January 16, 2025
4 Min Read
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Health
Can Sex Be Dangerous for Someone With Heart Issues?
Here's everything you need to know.
By Lauren Streicher M.D.
, December 12, 2024
5 Min Read
Woman lying in bed looking at photos of men
Relationships
How Many Lovers Have You Had? Why I Stopped Counting at 50
Here’s what I learned during my decades of sexual exploration.
By Coco Clemente
, October 31, 2024
5 Min Read
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Relationships
All About the New Breed of Girlfriends With Benefits
Some are finding besties that are more than just platonic companions.
By Carren Strock
, September 5, 2024
5 Min Read
White urinary urgency sign for women on bathroom entrance with black brick wall
Health
Plagued With Recurring Urinary Bladder Infections?
 This cure may decrease UTIs and increase sexual pleasure.
By Lauren Streicher M.D.
, August 22, 2024
4 Min Read
illustration of grandmother talking to her granddaughter about sex
Relationships
What I Learned About Sex From My Granddaughter
I discovered in my 80s that sexual pleasure has no age limit.
By Bea Lewis
, August 22, 2024
3 Min Read
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Health
You'll Never Believe What I Bought for My Mother
Seeing her satisfaction, I ended up buying one for me, too.
By Linda Yellin
, August 8, 2024
4 Min Read
Two twin beds with polka dotted bedding, side by side with side table and red heart rug in the middle
Relationships
I Adore My Husband. But I Really Don’t Want to Have Sex With Him
And we've been happily married for 35 years.
By Jesse Gold
, August 1, 2024
4 Min Read
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