Love and appreciate
your older self.
Naturally, your body is
going through changes as
you age. You look and
feel differently than you
did when you were
younger. But if you can
accept these changes as
natural and hold your
head up high, you’ll not
only feel better, you’ll
also be more attractive to
others. Confidence and
honesty garner the respect
of others—and can be
sexy and appealing.
Good sex as you age is safe
sex as you age
As an older adult, you need to
be just as careful as younger
people when having sex with a
new partner. You may not be
able to get pregnant, but you’re
still susceptible to sexually
transmitted diseases. Talk to
your partner, and protect
yourself.
Tips for better sex as you age:
Communicate with your
partner
As bodies and feelings change
as you grow older, it’s more
important than ever to
communicate your thoughts,
fears, and desires with your
partner. Encourage your
partner to communicate fully
with you, too. Speaking openly
about sex may not come easily
to you, but improving your
communication will help both
of you feel closer, and can
make sex more pleasurable.
Talking about sex
Broaching the subject of sex
can be difficult for some
people, but it should get easier
once you begin. And as an
added bonus, you may find that
just talking about sex can make
you feel sexy. Try the
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