I admit I feel old when it comes to the new gender identity pronouns that people are attaching to their online and offline profiles. He/him, She/Her, They/Them. To those of us who grew up with “him” and “her”, it can sometimes be confusing. I’ve been a voice actor for 40 years and have been involved with theatre and film folks all my life. A person’s sexual orientation … [Read more...]
Senior Sex: Two Women on a Mission to Educate the Public
I want to warn you upfront, the topic of this post is a little more spicy than usual because it’s about something we don’t often talk about – Senior Sex. If that makes you uncomfortable you may want to move on to another post. However, it’s part of life and just because we’re older doesn’t mean we’re dead, right? I interviewed two women who are "sexperts" in the field. … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Be Concerned About STDs Even Though You’re Older
As we age and establish ourselves in the world, some of our worries fade. We care less about our appearance, social status, finances, and so on. However, there are other concerns we don’t have the luxury of forgetting about. Nothing exemplifies this point better than the STD crisis affecting the Baby Boomer population. If this statement has you rolling your eyes, consider … [Read more...]
Actress Cheryl Hines Talks About Vulvar & Vaginal Atrophy
I interviewed Cheryl Hines, who is an Emmy nominated actress best known for her comedic starring roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Suburgatory. Cheryl is currently the spokeswoman for a new campaign for AMAG Pharmaceuticals called “Painfully Awkward Conversations." It’s for post-menopausal women who may be experiencing VVA – Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy. Dr. Marla Shapiro … [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...]
