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‘We Weren’t Expected to Live This Long’

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS reflect on what they've witnessed and endured

FEBRUARY 21, 2020 | By Grace Birnstengel

‘Talking Out Loud’ About Sex After Loss

Author Joan Price

Author Joan Price’s new book focuses on intimacy after grief

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 | By Tina Antolini

My Marriage: Sexless With Benefits

A husband's candid account of a celibate marriage

OCTOBER 18, 2019 | By Scot Nourok

Author Darcey Steinke on the Intrinsic Power of Menopause

Her new book 'Flash Count Diary' addresses much more than hot flashes

AUGUST 21, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Overcoming Intimacy Challenges After 50

older couple in love

Two experts address facing vulnerability and boosting confidence

JULY 29, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Dual Stigma: HIV Positive and Over 50

Half of Americans with HIV are 50+, but care and prevention skew younger

JULY 5, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

Don’t Chalk It Up to Menopause

What you still need from a gynecologist at age 50 and beyond

MAY 15, 2019 | By Julissa Treviño

Yes, It’s Still Important to Protect Yourself From STIs

Here's what you need to know to avoid sexually transmitted infections

APRIL 15, 2019 | By Erin Yelland

What, Me Date?

Separating fact from fiction when it comes to online dating

MARCH 26, 2019 | By Debbie L. Miller

Coming Out to Your Kids in Midlife

How to navigate tough conversations and a new family model

NOVEMBER 28, 2018 | By Phyllis L. Cohen

Is There Sex After Retirement?

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Hint: All that newfound togetherness may not be great for your relationship

APRIL 23, 2018 | By Rob Pascale

Remedies for Painful Sex After Menopause

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Getting older doesn't mean women have to give up sexual pleasure

DECEMBER 5, 2017 | By Ronni Gordon

Preserving Our Right to Sex in Long-Term Care

Sex in Long-Term Care

Do you need to put your wishes in writing?

OCTOBER 26, 2017 | By Kevyn Burger

How Much Sex Are Older Adults Having?

Readers told us what they wanted to know about sex. Here's what we learned.

JANUARY 27, 2017 | By Emily Gurnon

Vote: What Should We Answer About Sex and Growing Older?

We'll write a story based on the winning question

JANUARY 3, 2017 | By The Editors

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Going to a Sex Therapist

A gynecologist talks with a sex therapist about how to reignite the spark

JULY 19, 2016 | By Barb DePree, M.D.

Tackle Erectile Dysfunction as a Couple

Good communication, loving touch and fun toys can all help

APRIL 12, 2016 | By Barb DePree, M.D.

Why This Doctor Prescribes Sex After Heart Disease

Intimate couple

You don't have to give up on intimacy out of fear

MARCH 18, 2016 | By Barb DePree, M.D.

Prostate Cancer’s Impact on Couples

Reviewing medical images

How to deal with both the physical and emotional effects

JANUARY 19, 2016 | By Barb DePree, M.D.

5 Reasons Women Need to Talk About Midlife Sex

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This doctor says menopause doesn't have to compromise our sex lives

NOVEMBER 2, 2015 | By Barb DePree, M.D.

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No Way to Go to Adult Classes? No Problem

Programs like OLLI and One Day University now teach older students online

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Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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