The idea of dating over 50 is a scary thought for many of us, especially if you’ve recently lost a spouse through death or divorce, or if you’ve been out of action for a long time. As Baby Boomers, we grew up before online dating existed and did things the old-fashioned way like meeting a guy at the malt shop or at the beach. It’s easy to understand why you may be … [Read more...]
How Baby Boomers are Finding Love With Online Dating
Research shows that Baby Boomers are excelling at online dating. At a time when the rate of younger adults is in steady decline, divorce for adults aged over 50 has roughly doubled since the 1990s for Baby Boomers. According to Pew Research, in recent years, for every 1,000 married persons aged 50 or more, 10 are divorced. Part of the reason is the unprecedented levels … [Read more...]
3 Vaginal Health Tips For Women Over 40 | Dr. Tara Allmen
Dr. Tara Allmen, MD is the author of Menopause Confidential. She's a New York City gynecologist who specializes in vaginal health for women over 40. When I spoke to her, she gave me some enlightening tips for women who are going through menopause. (which she says, never really ends) Her book is written with a sense of humor and has fun chapter names like: But it's … [Read more...]
Sex After Menopause: Tips on Sexual Maintenance
A while back I appeared on a webcast hosted by Vibrant Nation called Sex After Menopause. A group of women over 50, including me, participated in a panel with noted women's health expert Dr. Barb DePree M.D. In the video at the bottom of this post, you can watch our panel as we share stories, ask questions, and listen as Dr. DePree enlightened us about sex after menopause. … [Read more...]
Does Valentine’s Day Mean the Same to You as You Age?
Remember when we were in school, and on Valentine’s Day, each kid would pass out little tiny Valentine cards? You’d swoon if Freddie gave you one because you were secretly in love with him. Flash forward to today. He’s 400 lbs., divorced five times, and cleans bowling balls. Or, the nerd that everyone avoided is now a billionaire Internet giant. Such is life! It’s … [Read more...]
