You may have heard rumors about the sexual complications that arise from menopause. As a woman who has gone through these changes, menopause (and everything thereafter) may make you feel unlike yourself. Whether your sex drive diminishes or you feel uncomfortable in your skin, you are entering a new stage of your life, and this is all normal. But the stigmas … [Read more...]
Over 60 Haircuts and the Gray Hair Dilemma
During the COVID lockdown, my hair, which I have colored since my mid-50s, turned half gray and I was faced with the dilemma that many women deal with as they age: "Should I keep coloring my hair or let it go natural?" I contemplated it for a while because getting my hair dyed is always a pain in the butt. First, I am inept at doing it myself without destroying the … [Read more...]
How to Look Slimmer in Your Clothes as an Older Woman
If you are a woman over 50 who still has the same slim figure as you did in high school, this post is not for you because you can wear anything. The rest of us, who have extra weight, may need more help. We often turn to oversized, baggy, and boxy clothes that make us look. . . well. . . big and frumpy. But there are simple tricks that can help you look slimmer and … [Read more...]
Where Did All the Candles Come From?
Age is a funny thing. How old do you have to be before you get only one polite candle on a birthday cupcake? Is it time to grin and quote Robert Osborne, “my age and my phone number are both unlisted?” You can change it! Do a little math and you’re in the forties . . . not including the summers. How about celebrating your 40th birthday for the 28th time? You can … [Read more...]
Core Values of a Vital (if Somewhat Vain) Boomer
As a teenager and in my early twenties, I was excessively preoccupied with my weight and, to a lesser extent, with a somewhat prominent nose. But my avoirdupois and nasal configuration, I'm happy to say, are worries of the past. My once-outsized nose has assumed its rightful place in my adult face, blending nicely with the other … [Read more...]
