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Send us a textIn this episode of Oldish: Conversations on Aging in the 21st Century co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust sit down again with renowned expert on aging sexuality Joan Price. Our conversation with Joan last year, Oldish Sexuality, is our most popular ever. She has just released an updated version of her book Sex After Grief, Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved.If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a partner or spouse, or is dating someone who is, or is related to someone who is, this book, this conversation, is vital.  You can find this and her other books here.Support the showConnect with Janet at https://drjanetprice.comGregg has a new substack newsletter where he's publishing writings old and new: poems, short pieces, works in progress, opinions and notes.You can email Gregg at gregg@kannoncom.com Gregg wears Tyrol pickleball shoes, the only company that makes shoes just for pickleball. He has been wearing the same pair of Velocity V model shoes for almost a year, and he plays a lot! Click here to purchase Tyrol Pickleball shoes (note, if you purchase Tyrol pickleball shoes after clicking this link Oldish may receive a commission. Thanks for helping to support our podcast!)Comments, suggestion, requests: oldish@kannoncom.comThanks to Mye Kaloustian for the music.

Send us a text(I'll be taking a break in the next few weeks for my sweetie's extended visit!)Seeking hot, healthy sex and love later in life is quite the adventure, as I have discovered. It helps to have a compassionate, wise guide for the journey like sex educator Dr. Donna Jennings PhD. I interviewed Dr. J  a few years ago about healthy sexuality at every age, and how to identify your deepest sexual and romantic desires, and she's the positive role model we all need.https://www.confessionsofaclosetromantic.comDr. J wears many hats in the world of healthy sexuality — and hot romance.She created the Purple Passion Reflections for Women, a card deck that aims "to help you create space for your sexual alignment so your true sexual nature can emerge...and become the sexual being you were always meant to be."Joan Price is another smart, compassionate sex educator who advocates for healthy sexuality at every age. Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode, please click share in your podcast app and tell your friends! Thanks for listening!

"Shift your perspective on pleasure."  Sex Expert Joan Price    LINKS & RESOURCES:   - Watch the episode on Barbara's YouTube Channel HERE.   - Learn more about Joan Price HERE.    In this engaging and empowering episode of AGE BETTER WITH BARBARA HANNAH GRUFFERMAN, Barbara welcomes back Joan Price, a leading expert on sex and pleasure later in life. Together, they explore the evolving world of sex toys, focusing on the unique needs and preferences of postmenopausal women. Joan shares her top picks for 2025, highlights the latest innovations like air pulse technology, and discusses the importance of body-safe materials and quality in sex toys.    The conversation is packed with actionable advice, including how to choose the right vibrator, overcome intimidation, and advocate for your own pleasure. Joan even shares a show-and-tell of her favorite toys—be sure to watch the episode on Barbara's YouTube channel, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, to see them in action!    Barbara and Joan also touch on the role of lubricants, the value of pleasure for overall happiness, and the importance of communication with partners. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to embrace joy and intimacy at any age.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  - Sex toys can enhance arousal and pleasure as women age.    - Choosing the right vibrator depends on personal needs and preferences.    - Prioritize quality and safety when selecting sex toys; invest in body-safe materials.    - Don't be intimidated—sex toys are tools for self-discovery and enjoyment.    - Advocate for your own pleasure in relationships.    - Lubrication is essential for comfort and pleasure.    - Air pulse technology offers unique sensations—Joan highly recommends the Melt.    - Reading trusted reviews can guide smart purchasing decisions.    - Self-exploration and embracing pleasure can lead to greater joy at any age.      WATCH THE EPISODE!   To see Joan's favorite sex toys for 2025, head over to Barbara's YouTube channel, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, and watch this episode!  CLICK HERE!    SUPPORT THE PROGRAM!   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe or follow the podcast! Your support helps us bring empowering conversations to women everywhere.      CONNECT WITH BARBARA:   - Instagram  - YouTube   - Facebook  - Website  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, we explore how to rediscover intimacy and sexuality after the loss of a partner with award-winning author and sex expert Joan Price. This conversation is part of a two-part series focusing on sex after 50 and is filled with insights and practical advice to help you reclaim your sexual self. Here's what we cover:  - The inspiration behind Joan's book, “Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved”, and what's new in the expanded 2024 edition.  - How grief impacts sexuality and common misconceptions.  - First steps to rekindling intimacy after loss.  - Guidance for those with partners on the most important conversation to have now.  KEY LINKS  - Joan Price's book: “Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved” (2024 Edition)  - Website: www.joanprice.com  - Social Media: Instagram – Facebook – Twitter/X  COMING UP NEXT WEEK:  Joan returns to share her favorite sex toys of 2024, tailored especially for postmenopausal women!  THEME FOR 2025: "Put Yourself First"  This year, AGE BETTER is all about helping you reclaim your life, including your sex life. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.  FOLLOW + SUBSCRIBE:  Don't forget to follow AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode! Have an idea for an episode? Email me at agebetterpodcast@gmail.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex after Grief is the first book to address sex and grief together and treat sex as a normal, positive, life-affirming part of emerging from such a difficult time. Author, Joan Price, is an award-winning writer specializing in sex and aging. She has written four books about senior sex, including Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex and Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved. At age 81, Joan Price continues to talk out loud about senior sex – partnered or solo. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How to know when it's time to start dating and seeking a sexual connection after loss What to say to people who try to tell you what's "right" or "appropriate" and what isn't The most common reason for guilt or shame when considering opening up to a new partner Personal details about Joan's own grief journey and attempts to get back into dating and sex Connect With Joan Price Website https://joanprice.com/    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoanPrice   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoanPriceAuthor   Bluesky: @joanprice https://bsky.app/profile/joanprice.bsky.social  Instagram @thejoanprice https://www.instagram.com/thejoanprice  Twitter/X: @joanprice https://twitter.com/JoanPrice   Subscribe to newsletter: https://witty-feather-67285.myflodesk.com/sun5wbx417   Free gift: If you get the book through Joan's website, you'll get an extra book for free to give away. Click the bonus offer box. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy's books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C  ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching  ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear  ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/  ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/  ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/  ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at https://getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate   #sexafterloss #sexaftergrief #widows #widowers

 Welcome to the very first episode of AGE BETTER WITH BARBARA HANNAH GRUFFERMAN in 2025! This year, we're embracing a powerful theme that will guide every episode: putting yourself first. That means prioritizing your health, happiness, and well-being in ways that will empower you to age better—and it starts today.    In this episode, I'm joined by one of our favorite regular guests, Dr. Margaret Nachtigall, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, to tackle a topic that impacts so many women in midlife and beyond: vaginal dryness. It's a common symptom of menopause that can affect your comfort, confidence, and even your relationships, yet so many women struggle to talk about it—even with their doctors.    We're breaking the silence and diving into:    - Why vaginal dryness happens during menopause and beyond.    - What can happen if it goes untreated, including its impact on your quality of life.    - The best treatments available today—both prescription and non-prescription options—to help you feel your best.    - How addressing vaginal dryness can help you rediscover intimacy and improve your sex life.    This episode is setting the stage for two upcoming episodes with sex expert Joan Price, where we'll dive into rekindling intimacy after loss and exploring the best sex toys for women over 50. If you want to fully enjoy your sexual health and well-being, caring for your vaginal health is the essential first step.    Key Takeaways:    - Vaginal dryness is incredibly common, but you don't have to live with it.    - There are effective treatments available that can restore comfort and confidence.    - Prioritizing your health—including your vaginal health—is the foundation for a more fulfilling sex life.    Resources Mentioned:    - Stay tuned for upcoming episodes with Joan Price on sex after 50.    - Explore this trusted treatment for vaginal health recommended by Dr. Margaret: Revaree from Hello Bonafide.  Remember . . . This is the year to put yourself first. Let's start 2025 strong, together. Hit play and join me for this empowering conversation—you won't want to miss it!    ✨ Don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast so you never miss an episode! Share this with the women in your life who need to hear it and let's age better, together!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was incredibly flattered when Joan Price, who wrote the first book about sex over 60, Naked at Our Age, got in touch about coming on the show to publicise the recently relaunched and expanded edition of the award-winning, Sex After Grief: Navigating your Sexuality after Losing your Beloved.Joan Price is a true trailblazer in the world of senior sexuality and I am very much following in her footsteps when it comes to tackling the taboos around sex in later life. During our conversation, Joan shared her inspiring journey into writing about senior sexuality, and why she has reworked her latest book, bravely tackling the challenges of navigating grief and intimacy. She offered some fantastic advice for anyone looking to embrace their sexuality and explore new relationships after a loss. We emphasised how crucial it is to have honest conversations about our desires, boundaries, and the exciting possibilities of reinventing our sexuality later in life. She will definitely be coming back onto Sex Advice for Seniors in the New Year!Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:* Grief can deeply affect our sexual desires and relationships, but it doesn't have to define them.* The pandemic has changed how we grieve and connect with others.* Clear communication about what we want and need in new relationships is essential.* Older people can discover new and fulfilling ways to explore their sexuality after the death of a partner.* Talking about death can actually help ease guilt for those left behind.* Approaching dating as a fun experiment rather than a heavy commitment can take the pressure off.Here's a quick rundown of the chapters we covered:00:00 - Introduction to Senior Sexuality06:00 - Navigating Grief and Sexuality11:55 - Understanding Sexual Urges After Loss17:55 - Communicating Desires and Boundaries24:01 - Reinventing Sexuality in Later Life30:07 - Dating in the Modern Agehttps://www.joanprice.com* Newly updated: Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved* Author of award-winning Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex* Now on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/joanprice.bsky.social* For senior sex news and views, subscribe to Joan's newsletter: https://witty-feather-67285.myflodesk.com/sun5wbx417 Get full access to Sex Advice for Seniors at www.sexadviceforseniors.com/subscribe

A listener inquires about reclaiming their sexual self after dedicated years as a single parent of adopted children. The Agony Aunties provide reassuring advice, emphasising that it is never too late. They recommend starting with self-exploration, grieving past losses, and giving oneself permission to pursue sexual pleasure. Several resources are suggested, including the Savage Love cast and books like 'Come As You Are' by Dr. Emily Nogoski and 'Naked at Our Age' by Joan Price. They also suggest engaging in activities that stimulate erotic energy and emphasise self-worth. Link to Maya Angelou's poem 'Phenomenal Woman': https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48985/phenomenal-woman If you'd like to connect, I post regularly on Instagram, with more thoughts and some Monday Top Tips. Follow me on @juliasamuelmbe.And for more info, check out my new website: juliasamuel.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do I talk dirty? Are people actually having safe oral sex? How can I explore dating and sexuality in my 60s? Dr. Carol Queen is an author, sex-positive activist, and the staff sexologist at Good Vibes. This week she joins Myisha to take on your questions about dirty talk, anilingus, and exploring dating and sexuality in your 60s. Plus, hear which of your dating horror stories left us truly mortified.

In this episode of 'Aging Rewired,' we explore the world of sex, relationships and online dating for older adults. Guest interviewer Virge Randall, the managing editor of SeniorPlanet.org, talks with Joan Price, Senior Planet's “Sex at Our Age” columnist and together, they delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of finding love in the digital era and navigating the bedroom as bodies and desires change with age. This episode is chock-full of practical advice on how to get what you need from your partner and honest conversations about the realities of senior sex.  Senior Planet from AARP is a community of people 60 and older who are learning to thrive in the digital world. Senior Planet programs are offered free of charge online and in-person to help older adults build technology skills to allow them to improve their health, make new friendships, save money, and advocate in their communities. To learn more, visit www.seniorplanet.org or follow @SeniorPlanet on social media.

A straight man was horrified to discover that he wasn't attracted to his hook-up when she took her clothes off. She extracted a confession from him, and he was honest about his sudden repulsion. Was this the right thing to do?  A woman would like to help her 70 year-old mother choose and navigate dating apps. Dan calls up Joan Price, author of Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex to give the run-down. On the Magnum, Dan chats with our new favorite dom- "The Funny Dom," a 24/7 Daddy Dominant based in Melbourne, Australia. They discuss how to vet a dom, how straight male doms come under more scrutiny than femme doms, and how kink employs creativity to process trauma into something wonderful, cathartic and sexy. We love the Funny Dom and so will you.  And, can we talk about celery juice? Does it make come taste sweet? Q@Savage.Love 206-302-2064 This episode is brought to you by Dipsea: an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/savage.  This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Right now, Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows! Go to HelixSleep.com/Savage. With Helix, better sleep starts now.  Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/savage. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show!

We've reached the end of our Making Magic journey, but the Magic Wand is still going strong and shows no signs of stopping! In this episode, we cover creative ways people have used their Wands, chat with Vibratex about their stewardship of this industry stalwart, and offer some tips for newbies picking up a Magic Wand for the first time.Guests this episode:BDSM educator, former Kink University director, & Two Knotty Boys co-founder Danarama (he/him)Education director for Good Vibrations & Babeland Andy Duran (he/him)Spectrum Boutique CEO/founder, author, & adult content creator Zoë Ligon (she/her)Vibratex owner Shay Martin (she/her)Vibratex general manager Dan Martin (he/him)Writer, sex educator, & retired adult filmmaker Tristan Taormino (she/her)Sex toy reviewer & blogger Epiphora (she/her)Come As You Are worker-owner Jack Lamon (he/him)Illustrator & tattoo artist Addison Finch (he/him)Sexologist, sex educator, & Curvy Girl Sex author Elle Chase (she/her)Sex educator, porn performer/creator, & Dildorks cohost Billy Lore (he/him)Writer, kink educator, & erotica editor Sinclair Sexsmith (they/them)Blogger & sex/dating coach Lorrae Bradbury (she/her)Sex educator & Sex Ed with DB host/creator Danielle Bezalel (she/her)Writer, speaker, & mental health advocate JoEllen Notte (she/her)Crash Pad Series director Ava LaPrima (she/her)Author, speaker, & ageless sexuality advocate Joan Price (she/her)Dominatrix & Kneeling Room founder Lady Pim (she/her)Blogger & pleasure educator Carly S (she/they)Good Vibrations staff sexologist & Antique Vibrator Museum curator Dr. Carol Queen (she/they)Vibratex CEO Ken Herskovitz (he/him)Author, sex therapist, & psychology

Given that the Magic Wand was originally marketed as a body massager, it's no surprise that many people use it in therapeutic ways. This episode discusses the Wand's beneficial effects on physical and mental health, and the ways it can be helpful for people with depression, people dealing with mobility issues or chronic pain, and even people recovering from a traumatic event.Guests this episode:Sex educator & Sex Ed with DB host/creator Danielle Bezalel (she/her)Writer, speaker, & mental health advocate JoEllen Notte (she/her)Dating coach, matchmaker, & burlesque teacher Claire AH (she/they)Author, speaker, & ageless sexuality advocate Joan Price (she/her)Sexologist, sex educator, & Curvy Girl Sex author Elle Chase (she/her)Sex educator & porn creator Alice Lovegood (she/her)Sexual health professor & researcher Dr. Debby Herbenick (she/her)Making Magic is hosted and created by Kate Sloan, edited and co-produced by Jamie Pityinger, and made possible by the generous support of Vibratex. Our podcast art is by Addison Finch.For more information about Magic Wand, please visit TrueMagicWand.com or join Magic Wand on Instagram at @truemagicwand! #TrueMagicWand

Guest: Joan Price (author, educator) Joan Price has been writing about aging and sexuality for the last 20 years. Her books are some of the best informed volumed about sex after 65! She joins Auntie Vice to discuss everything from menopause to circadian rhythms and arousal. Sites and Books JoanPrice.com Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex The Ultimate Guide to Sex After 50 Better than I Ever Expected: Sex After 60 Sex After Greif Other Things Mentioned in this Episode Hook-up Horror Stories Podcast with Demi Wylde ----more----  

In this episode we introduce you to a truly amazing woman. Joan Price calls herself an advocate for ageless sexuality. She is an award-winning writer and internationally popular sex educator specializing in sex and aging. Her books include Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved and Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex. Her blog has been offering senior sex news, views, and sex toy reviews from a senior perspective since 2005. At age 80, Joan Price continues to talk out loud about senior sex – partnered or solo – and about grief and creative aging. Find her at www.joanprice.com. A bit more about Joan's wonderful book that we discussed throughout this episode. This is such a valuable resource for widowed people of all ages. Sex After Grief: NavigatingYour Sexuality After Losing Your Beloved⁠  Sex is complicated enough when it's easy—but when we're in grief, it's especially mysterious and confusing. How do we nurture ourselves as sexual beings when we're grieving the death of a partner? Why does taking care of ourselves sexually even matter at a time when we'd rather hide under the covers and wail? What do we do with those sexual feelings that arise despite our misery? How do we know when it's time to open ourselves to a new sexual relationship, whether it's a friend with benefits or a new love connection? And how do we do it? Joan Price's award-winning Sex After Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality After Losing Your Beloved is the first book to address sex and grief together and treat sex as a normal, positive, life-affirming part of emerging from grief. Please don't forget to rate and review our podcast, and spread the word so that more people know it exists. We'd love to help as many grievers as possible through this hardest time of their lives. Visit our websites: ⁠⁠carolyngowercoaching.com⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠johnpolocoaching.com⁠⁠ to learn more about our work. For added support in a caring community, join our FREE Facebook Group by clicking here : ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/696138811624151/?ref=share⁠

ENVISION Ageless Sexuality with Joan Price.Joan Price is an author and speaker who calls herself an "advocate for ageless sexuality." She has been called "senior sexpert," "the beautiful face of senior sex," and “the woman leading a sex revolution for seniors.” She has an award-winning blog about ageless sex, that has heard and helped tons of women.For fifteen years, Joan was a widely published health and fitness writer. -After a profound, joyful, and extremely spicy love affair. Their passion, in contrast to society's view of older people as sexless, led Joan at age 61 to write Better Than I Ever Expected: Straight Talk about Sex After Sixty to celebrate the delights of older-life sexuality, which is one among many of her books.Joan Price travels nationally and internationally, speaking about ageless sex to wide and diverse audiences. Joan's site    |  Joan's Blog    |     IG    |     Join my email list, if you want to hear about the new episodes or news from me. https://www.auroramorfin.com/ I'll be revealing Aligned Beings opening towards the end of the month. You'll be hearing more about it and all the details from me very soon, so if you are not on my email list and you want to hear all about it, that is the best way to know it. Go to my Instagram bio, or my website auroramorfin.com to join the email list. In peace and in love gorgeous Human Beings!

Send us a Text Message.In this episode co-hosts Dr. Janet Price and Gregg Kaloust sit down with noted author, speaker, and advocate for ageless sexuality Joan Price. How did her life and career change as she navigated her own journey through oldishness? How did menopause affect her attitudes toward sexuality and desire? How did she undertake her mission to help people understand and enjoy their own sexuality as they age? How has her view of these things changed over the last 20 years?If any of these topics will upset or offend you, please do not listen. If you are oldish, and aging and sexuality are topics that interest you, you are in the right place.Connect with Joan, purchase autographed copies of her books, and read her blog and tips about sex and aging at www.joanprice.com .Joan's books include Better Than I Ever Expected, Naked at Our Age, Ageless Erotica, and more, available at Amazon. (Note: if you buy any of these after clicking on these links Oldish will get a small commission from Amazon. Thank you).Support the Show.Connect with Janet at https://drjanetprice.comYou can email Gregg at gregg@kannoncom.com Gregg wears Tyrol pickleball shoes, the only company that makes shoes just for pickleball. He has been wearing the same pair of Velocity V model shoes for almost a year, and he plays a lot! Click here to purchase Tyrol Pickleball shoes (note, if you purchase Tyrol pickleball shoes after clicking this link Oldish may receive a commission. Thanks for helping to support our podcast!)Comments, suggestion, requests: oldish@kannoncom.comThanks to Mye Kaloustian for the music.

Welcome to another episode of "Age Better," where host Barbara Hannah Grufferman sits down with Joan Price, an acclaimed sex expert and bestselling author, for a candid conversation about sex and the transformative role of sex toys for women over 60.  In this episode, Barbara and Joan delve deep into why sex toys are not just playful accessories but essential tools for enhancing pleasure and arousal in at any age.   Here are a few of the things they talk about:   1. The Vital Role of Sex Toys: Joan provides invaluable insights into how sex toys can revolutionize sexual experiences for women navigating their 60s, especially during and after menopause.   2. Navigating Menopause and Sex: This conversation breaks down the myths and embraces the reality of sexuality in later life, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be sexually active and fulfilled after 60.  3. Joan's Recommendations: Get ready for Joan's top picks of specific sex toys that cater to the unique needs of women experiencing menopause – practical advice you don't want to miss.  4. Embracing Sexuality at Every Age: Joan passionately discusses her book, "Sex After Grief," shedding light on the journey of bringing sex back into life after the loss of a partner, and the broader theme of maintaining a vibrant sex life regardless of age.  5. Redefining Great Sex: Learn how to refocus on what feels good now, and how to bring pleasure and joy back into your life. Joan emphasizes the importance of evolving with our bodies and desires as we age.  6. Open Communication: Joan and Barbara tackle the challenge of partner acceptance of sex toys and how open, honest conversations can bridge gaps in understanding and expectations.  7. Continuous Learning: Embrace the journey of discovering how sexual experiences change with age, through reading, exploring, and being open to new experiences, including trying new sex toys.  8. Finding Joy and Humor: A reminder that sex, at any age, should be joyful and fun, and a nudge to keep a sense of humor as part of our intimate lives.  This episode is not just a discussion; it's an empowering guide for anyone looking to rediscover or enhance their sexual experiences after 60.   Key Takeaways:  - Sex toys are crucial for enhancing pleasure and arousal, particularly for women over 60.  - Menopause and aging are not the end of sexual enjoyment.  - Partner acceptance of sex toys is a journey enriched by communication and understanding.  - Discover popular and effective sex toys like the Magic Wand, tailored for mature women.  - Learn how sex toys aid in healing and rediscovering sexuality after loss.  Key Links:  Cosmo's ‘Sex After 60' Issue: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/interactive/a45893760/sex-after-60/  Joan Price Website: https://joanprice.com  Joan Price article in Cosmo (‘Here Are 10 Sex Toys to Fit Your Every Need'): https://www.cosmopolitan.com/interactive/a45953779/sex-toys-for-seniors/  Follow Joan's Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cx2Nab  More About ‘Age Better' Podcast:  Age Better podcast delves into a diverse range of topics, including finance, work, health, fitness, style, makeup, hair, nutrition, travel, relationships, sex, and more.   Listen and Subscribe   To join this adventure, remember to subscribe or follow the "Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman" podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Yep, you can watch it or just listen!   Share Your Ideas and Questions   Your questions have spurred many episodes, so please keep them coming! Share your ideas for topics and guest suggestions at agebetterpodcast@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex educator, Joan Price, is the voice for ‘ageless sexuality.' In her books, webinars, presentations, newsletter, and blog, Joan talks frankly about spicy and satisfying sex for seniors, whether partnered or solo. She is the first to address sex and grief in her recent book, Sex After Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality After Losing Your Beloved. Joan advises that sexuality is always a journey, regardless of age and circumstance. She encourages older adults to see themselves as sexual beings and to care for their sexual health. "Sexual pleasures have no expiration date." - Joan PriceConnect with JoanEmail: joan@joanprice.comWebsite: https://www.joanprice.comBooks by Joan Better Than I Ever Expected: Straight Talk About Sex After Sixty Naked At Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex Sex After Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality After Losing Your BelovedThe Ultimate Guide to Sex After 50: How to Maintain—or Regain—a Spicy, Satisfying Sex LifeBlog: Blog: https://joanprice.com/blog. Of special interest, “Solo Sex for Seniors: (January 2024): https://joanprice.com/2024/01/solo-sex-for-seniors.html

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As taboos go, sex between two consenting adults should not be up there as one of them.And yet! When we talk about sex in old age many people have an awkward reaction to it. Ask yourself this - is there an age when you intend on stop having sex?Joining Kate today is senior sex author and advocate of ageless sexuality, Joan Price, to tackle the myths and challenges that come with sex as you get older, and explore how this has been depicted historically.For more information on Joan's work, visit her website here.This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith and the senior producer was Charlotte Long.Get 50% off your first 3 months with code BETWIXT. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up at historyhit.com/subscribe.You can take part in our listener survey here.

Joan Price is the award-winning author of four senior sex books!  After a year of asking (read:begging) Joan to be a guest we finally landed on a good date and time to record and oh boy, was it worth the wait.  This honest, informative and enjoyable interview on a subject that is so important - how to enjoy sex well into your senior years - includes advice on:*** the best time of the day to have sex*** how treat a sexual encounter as an event*** why senior sex is different but better*** how to expand your definition of 'good sex'*** what to ask yourself if you are uncomfortable getting naked with your partner*** tips to speak honestly about your sexual needsand so much more..If you like what you hear and would like to purchase any of Joan's Books I ask you to kindly buy from her website, although they are available everywhere you buy books.  Her book, Better Than I Ever Expected, Straight Talk About Sex After Sixty, is a favorite of mine.  Joan combines expert advice with her personal story - its compelling.  This episode of Stories and Strategies for Women is brought to you by our sponsors:Eyebobs:  Enter code 'StoriesandStrat10" for a 10% discount at eyebobs.com Your place for readers - fun to wear and fun to buy. ThriftBooks.com: the amazing site to buy and collect used books and dvds. Publishers Rocket - a resource for authors and self-publishers to identify Keywords and Categories for your book.Voice Coaches: Use the promo code "WOLK" to get half off of their introductory workshop to determine if voice acting is the career for you.  Voicecoaches.com. Claudine Wolk Substack: Get Your Book Seen and SoldClaudine Wolk Website: ClaudineWolk.comClaudine's Instagram - @ClaudineWolk

Today Debbie talks about a topic that interests us all, no matter our age… sex.Given the focus of the podcast, she decided to go right to a senior sexspert, Joan Price, for a very frank conversation about all things related to, well, senior sex.Joan, who is 79, has legions of followers on her blog, for her books, DVDs and webinars. She was quoted in a New York Times Magazine cover story this year and now gets so many requests for podcast interviews that she mostly turns them down.She agreed to come on [B]OLDER after listening to the recent episode with nonagenarian author Hilma Wolitzer (Season 4, Episode 20) about writing through grief.Joan calls herself an "advocate for ageless sexuality.” The media calls her “the woman leading a sex revolution for seniors” and, her favorite, "a wrinkly sex kitten."Debbie and Joan talk about why senior sex is an embarrassing subject but, more importantly, they talk about how to expand our definition of sex and how to adjust our relationship to body image as we age. They get right into it. No words are off limits so they talk about orgasms and sex toys and more. Joan explains the different types of desire (and why that's important to understand as you get older).After this episode we promise that you'll know what PIV stands for... if you don't already.Bottom line, Joan's message is that yes, sex is different after 60 or 70 or 80… but in some ways, she says, it's better. Joan is funny as well as frank. "Spicy” is one of her favorite words. You'll definitely want to check out her website joanprice.com for tons of resources. Mentioned in this episode or useful:JoanPrice.comNaked at Our Age:Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex by Joan Price ‎(Seal Press, 2011)Sex After Grief by Joan Price (Mango Publishing, 2019)S4-EP20: Hilma Wolitzer, 92, on Writing Through Grief and Turning Domestic Life Into ArtCome As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D (Revised and Updated Version - Simon & Schuster, 2021)The Joys (and Challenges) of Sex After 70 by Maggie Jones (New York Times Magazine cover story, Jan. 12, 2022)Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (on Hulu, starring Emma Thompson) Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide. Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners. Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Horny after a partner dies? NORMAL.  Body and emotional numbness? NORMAL.  Completely lost or somewhere in between? NORMAL.  THE advocate for ageless sexuality Joan Price, shares insights from her book, Sex After Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality After Losing Your Beloved. After losing her partner of seven years, being the sex educator and senior sexpert she is, Joan went looking for resources and help. She found resources about sex. She found resources about grief. But found none at the intersection of what to do about grief and sex, particularly after losing a partner. There, Joan experienced the culture of silence surrounding sex and grief. With her book and teachings, Joan's trying to shift the myths and shame embedded in the current way we think about sex and grief, specifically after the death of a partner. Joan tells me that whatever you're feeling, or wanting, or not wanting, it's probably normal.  Learn more about Joan: www.joanprice.com Listen to all the episodes at: www.psychandthecitybk.com

The Hey, Boomer guest today is Stella Fosse, writer, advocate for older women's empowerment and workshop leader.  Our topic today was Sexy Stories for and about Women Over Sixty. Stella reinvented herself from a technical writer, to a writer of erotica for and about older women. Her first book, Aphrodite's Pen: The Power of Writing Erotica after Midlife, includes lots of how to's and prompts to get your started. Her latest book, "Brilliant Charming Bastard" was released this year. We talked about claiming our narrative at this stage of our lives.  We discussed the difference between Elderotica and Seasoned Romance Stories.  When I asked about being objectified as sexual beings, Stella turned that around to finding the freedom of being able to walk down the street without being harassed, and the freedom to be more playful in our relationships. We talked about the benefit of finding supportive writers groups, both in person and online.  It was a fun discussion. I think you will enjoy it. Episode Takeaways: 1. Read books, and watch movies that show possibilities of this part of life. 2. Find ways to build creativity into this part of your life. 3. Enjoy your body. 4. Learning and sex until rigor mortis.  Thanks so much for listening. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or Spotify Follow up on Facebook and Instagram You can email me with questions or comments at wendy@heyboomer.biz – Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what's next.” Find out more about Wendy's 6-week “What's Next Transition” Coaching workshop – You can find Stella at stellafosse.com or email her at stella@stellafosse.com  Other resources mentioned Writing Open the Mind by Andy Couturier  Fifty First Dates After Fifty by Carolyn Lee Arnold  Fear of Dying by Erica Jong Naked at our Age by Joan Price  Forever 51 by Pamela Skjolsvik ============================================ Show transcript And welcome to the Hey Boomer Show, which is live every Monday at 1:00 Eastern on Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. My name is Wendy Green and I am your host for Hey Boomer. And hey, Boomer is a show for those of us who believe we are never too old to set another goal or dream, a new dream. It is for lifelong learners who want to find meaning and purpose in their lives and live the best part of their life in this next chapter. Every year I put together an Alzheimer's walk team and every year I get a bunch of people that come and walk with me and we raise money. Last year, we hit the championship level. We raised over 1000. So this year I am asking you to join our team. There's a couple of ways you can do this. You can join the local team here in Greenville, South Carolina, and walk with us and help raise money for that. Or you can join our our hey boomer team and walk in your community. So for now, I have a Greenville team. I have a hey boomer team in California and I have a Hey Boomer team in Maryland. And anybody that joins our team, I'm going to give them this cute, hey, boomer hat so that you can wear that when you walk and you can wear it afterwards proudly as a member of Hey, Boomer. So all you have to do is go to act.Alz.org/goto/HeyBoomer, join our team and support the hopeful end of Alzheimer's. I also want to say that I am not anti retirement. anti retirement, but I don't recommend it for almost anybody because retirement means withdrawal. And if you withdraw from life, you really are giving up on life. And what happens is that every day starts to run into the next. You become bored and lethargic. You find yourself spending more time on the couch than doing just about anything else. And I want to encourage you, as I said in the opening, this show is about living your best life in this next chapter. So I have a six-week group program called What's Next? And you can find it and get more information about it on HeyBoomer.Biz/coaching. There you'll find a synopsis of what the group coaching experience is about. A little video from me and an opportunity to sign up for a free 20 minute consultation so that I can learn more about you. You can learn more about me. And then we can make a decision whether this is a good fit for you or not. So there's no obligation. Check it out at heyboomer/coaching and get set or get your mojo back if you feel like you've lost it. Now to talk about what's coming up. Kathleen, A Berry PhD and coeditor of "Unmasked: Women write about sex and intimacy after 50" said, "When we think of erotica, we don't usually link it together with middle aged women." In fact, it is middle aged women who are finally liberated to fully experience the sensuous delight of erotica. They have reached the point in their lives when they are no longer encumbered by the risk of pregnancy, nor zapped by the physical ramifications of menopause. And there's another aspect to this topic. Ageist thinking says that older women become matronly and we lose our beauty. And the idea of older women having sex seems almost unappealing in our society. There are a few examples of women over 50 being sexual in the media. I'm sure that or I hope that you all have seen Grace and Frankie with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. And there's a new movie out with Emma Thompson called Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. And in this movie, Emma Thompson plays a widow who has never had a satisfying sex life. She is curious and she's nervous. She hires a sex worker. This movie explores her journey to becoming comfortable with her own sexuality. It is available on Hulu. Good luck to you, Leo Grande. So today we're going to talk about the idea that we are all sensual beings into our sixties, seventies, eighties and beyond, and that we can all make our own decisions about what is right for us regarding sex at this stage of our life, really at any stage of our life. So let me bring Stella on and introduce you. Hello, Stella. I want to thank. Thanks for having. Me. Oh, I've been looking forward to this. And so is the audience. I've heard a lot of people say, Oh, I'm going to watch. I'm going to watch. So brief bio. Stella is a former biotechnology writer who advocates for the creative power of older women. Her books include "Aphrodite's Pen: The Power of Writing Erotica After Midlife", "The Erotic Pandemic Ball," And ooh, did you hear the Thunder? And her debut novel at age 68, "Brilliant, Charming Bastard." She is currently teaching romance writing to seniors and writing a book about creative retirement. Stella lives with her partner in North Carolina. You can follow her on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and she blogs on her website, which we will get to, and I'll share all of her contact information later. So, Stella. Yes. So, you know, in my coaching practice, I always talk to people about reinvention. And many people have a really hard time thinking about what they're going to do next. They had their career and That was that was who they defined themselves as they didn't have an idea of what was next. So I'm curious about your reinvention journey from tech writer to writer of erotica and the ups and downs of that. Oh Well, I always wanted to be a writer. In fact, my childhood goal was to write my first novel by the time I was 25. So I missed that by 50 years. As you said, it's never too late. So I went to college in the early seventies when there was a total double standard about writing anything sexual. Philip Roth's novels were literature. Erica Jong's novels were trash. And so that's that's what it was like when I came up. And I certainly never thought about writing erotica back then after college, after I got my degree in creative writing, which when I moved to New York, I was told would get me. If I had that plus $0.25, I could get a ride in the subway. So I went back to school, got a master's in biology, and had a career writing FDA submissions, which are about as asexual as you can get. And when I was starting to think about graduating from that career, if we don't like the word retirement, maybe we can. Graduation. I happened to read an article in the New York Times Book Review section by a romance author who was also in her late fifties, who was advising her sister writers that if they wanted to get published, they should write romance characters in their twenties. And I thought, that's pretty outrageous. Why should women of a certain age have to closet themselves when they write? And around that time, a friend of mine Linx Cannon started a reading series at an Oakland bookstore called Dirty Old Women, and she invited all her friends to write erotic stories and come and read them before an audience. And I thought, Well, why not? So that's that's how this started. So I mean, I think if you asked me to come to a book reading and writing erotic stuff called Dirty Old Women, I would probably be pretty nervous. Were you nervous at first? Yeah, I sure was. But, you know, we had a great crowd every time, and it was really a mixed age crowd. There were a lot of younger women in the audience who would come up to us afterwards and thank us and say, you know, we we thought that part of life ended around age 40. So thank you for showing us that that's not the case. I've come to think of this kind of writing as a political act, really, as part of our part of liberating ourselves. So a political act and an educational act in a sense, for the young people that there is. You can continue to look forward to this. That's right. This doesn't just there's not a not a cutoff date. Right. Right. So in Aphrodite's pen, you talk about the power of writing erotica. As older women, what do you mean by that power? I think I think there are a couple of kinds of power involved. One is the power to claim back our narrative for ourselves. You mentioned earlier that there's this there's this idea in the culture. There's this sexist age trope that older women have outlived their own sexuality. And when we write, even if even if a woman writes a story and saves it for herself, she's reclaiming her own agency because, you know, sexuality isn't something society gives us or something society can take away. It's innate in us. And when we write, we reclaim that for ourselves. And if we decide to publish a story, then we're pushing back on this big cultural narrative. I think of. I think of culture as sort of like an ocean liner. You know, it's going in one direction. It's big, has a lot of there's a lot of inertia. But if if everybody gets out their teaspoon, writes their story and starts, you know, pushing the water, we can we can start turning the culture in a better direction if a lot of us are writing our stories. Well, if you've never written anything like that before. Yeah, how would you even get started? Well, I think, you know, if you're not in a community that has a dirty old women reading series, you can still you can certainly get a copy of Aphrodite's Pen, which has exercise, writing exercises, writing prompts, all kinds of ideas for how to create characters, how to mine your own life experience. Because by now all of us have lots and lots of experience that we can draw from in creating plots and creating characters. And then the book also has interviews with women, older women who write erotica, talking about their experience and examples of stories that they've written. So you can really get a sense of of this what I think of as a developing crone culture. Hmm. Hmm. So I, I have to tell you, I mean, I was so a naive, I guess is the right word about all of this. You know, I was I was thinking, well, there's not really going to be much of a plot. It's just going to be one sexual act after another. And and when I read your book, Brilliant, Charming Bastard, there was quite an involved plot there and not nearly as much sex as I expected there to be. And it was tastefully managed. So it was a big surprise to me. And you called this form of this genre of writing. Like, what did you call it? Elderotica. Elderotica. And and the way they categorize it. So seasoned, well there is a category of seasoned romance. Seasoned romance. So when I was speaking earlier about that article, I read by that the woman advising other women writers to make their characters young. She was writing romance, which is a really structured form. And I sort of thought I was writing romance when I wrote Brilliant Charming Bastard. But now that I'm teaching about romance, I realized that I did not follow the rules. Romance. Romance has a very set structure for how you set up your plot and how your characters interact and what happens at the end. And it's really about a happily ever after ending. And my book is more a lot of people hate the phrase women's literature. But I think mine is more like seasoned women's literature. But there is a whole category now called season romance. Publishers are realizing that we are a big market. There are a lot of people now, more and more people in their fifties, sixties and seventies. And we don't necessarily want to read about people in their twenties. Right. So what's the difference then between Seasoned Romance and Elderotica? Oh, that's a good question. So. So if you think about again, if you think about what romance is, it's it's really centered around one relationship between two people and they have to have a happily ever after ending. Erotica is more like how one person develops, one main character develops through her sexual experiences and and becomes a more fully developed person by the end of the story. So it's it's it's a different it's a different genre. And then there's porn, which is a whole different thing. Right, right, right. So I would say that Good Luck To You, Leo Grande is Elderotica. Have you seen it? Oh, I love that movie. Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Because she definitely develops into a more fuller person. Yes. And she's really developing her relationship with herself. Yes. Not that the other person is objectified because he's not. I think he's he's he's a fully developed character in his own right. But but the the real theme of the story is that she comes into her own, as you said earlier. Yeah. Yeah, I guess it is sort of. It is elder erotica. I hadn't thought of that. Yeah. Yeah, I loved it. It is. I mean, at first I wasn't sure if I was going to like it, but yeah, it was so brave. Yes. So so talking about objectification. Yeah. Right. So when we're young, you know, society, I mean, sex sells and ads, right? They encourage young women to dress sexy, wear the highest heels, you know. And it is a very objectified way of gaining attention as older women, of course, we still want to look lovely and sexy. And how do we how do we do that so that our minds are not telling us? Yeah, but that's just objectifying yourself. That's a really interesting question. I think. I think there comes a point in most of our lives where we can walk past a construction site without being harassed. And and, you know, that is, you know, people talk about invisibility of older women. There is that upside. There is that freedom. And in that freedom, I really think there's an opportunity, again, to to look at our own agency, to claim our own sexual being and to not feel like we're always having to fend off unwanted attention. So I like to look at the freedom side of it. And and once we've once we're kind of in that state, once we're in that stage, when we reclaimed our freedom, then I think it gives us room to be more playful in our relationships because because we have freed ourselves of that concern about being objectified. Not that I mean, you can you can play with objectification in a consensual relationship. That's something there's that wonderful book, Mating in Captivity, that talks about talks about that. But but again, I really think that this notion of invisibility has a huge positive aspect for us as a women. It's a great way to phrase it. Yeah, because we don't have to. We don't have to be harassed walking down the street. No, but we can be free and playful on our own terms when we want to. With whom we want to. Exactly. Yeah. Yeah. I know. We've got a big thunderstorm coming up here. Thor Agrees with you. That's right. So so talking about the women's movement and the whole discussion about ageism. Now, you and I have both been involved in in those discussions in larger forums and, you know, the societal myth of women losing their sexuality like you talked about with the young people. So I'm curious how you think writing about sexuality or erotica or reading about it even can can help in that, dispelling some of those ageist myths? Yeah. Yeah. You know, we all grew up with women our age, grew up swimming in this gender age group without even realizing it. I mean, think about, you know, Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent. Think about Cinderella and the wicked stepmother. I mean, we we absorbed a lot of that before. We were old enough to have maybe have clear thinking about the fact that we weren't always going to be Cinderella's age someday. We were going to be the age of the stepmother. And what did that mean for us? So. So when we step back from those myths and start creating our own myths, I think that really gives us a lot of power and it gives us a new voice that's important for us as older women. So I think it's key to seek out as a reader, as a watcher of movies and shows. I mean, you mentioned some really powerful, significant shows. There are a lot of great books out there. I mentioned Erica Jong earlier. She wrote Fear of Flying as a young woman. She wrote Fear of Dying as an older woman, which is a great novel with a lot of sexuality about being in our sixties. These are ways that we can reclaim our our power through reading and writing and kind of we can reprogram ourselves away from all that sexist age stuff that we were exposed to when we were young. I do think there's power in that. You know, when we when we stay in our own heads and and tell ourselves the same old story over and over again, which we bought into because that's how we were raised. Seeing other examples like Grace and Frankie, like Leo Grande, you know, you start to say, Oh, well, there are other ways to look at this. And I love Erica Jong. Yeah, yeah, she's great. And, you know, there are more and more women writing from that vantage point now. Caroline Lee Arnold has a new memoir out called 51st Dates After 50. Which which is really fun. I got to got to interview her from my blog recently. And that's just one example I have on my website. I have a whole list of references for movies, shows and books because I really think it's important as a as a consumer of culture, to be mindful of what we are consuming and and look at the positive aspects of this part of our lives, because there are plenty of negative stories out there. Right. I think I'll try to link to that in the show notes. Oh. Yeah, because that would be good for everybody. So you're teaching a course now? Yeah. What is that course? It's called Thee and Me Could Write a Bad Romance. What is that about? Oh, so I. One day I just on a whim, I put up something on LinkedIn saying, I'm thinking about teaching this class. Thee and Me Could Write a Bad Romance. And a woman from an organization that provides lots of content for for older folks wrote to me and said, Oh, great, we want you to come teach this class. Well, of course, I had no curriculum. I just I just had this title. So that's when I started learning what romance is actually about as a genre, and that I actually had not written one. I thought I did, but I didn't. So. So I put together a curriculum. It's eight weeks long and we've been looking at the whole structure of romance, what act one looks like. Act two looks like Act three looks like how to build characters, how to build plot, how to make your scene conform to what you're looking for, how to construct dialogue that works the whole the whole thing. So it's been a lot of fun and I'm I'm looking forward to offering it again for a wider audience later on. And are most people going to end the course with a written story? Well, they're they won't end with full drafts of romance novels, but they'll end with a lot. They have everybody by now has a schematic with every scene they're going to write. They have descriptions of their main characters. They're supporting characters. They have a lot of their scenes written, and now they're working on love scenes, which is fun. That's great. So can they find out about this on your website? It's not up there yet. I will I will put it up there because as I said, I do want to offer this again in the fall. I'll be offering this class. So Stella's website is StellaFosse" FOSSE" and you can sign up for her newsletter at page.StellaFosse/What's-new? And you don't have to worry about that because as soon as you get in the website, you'll start getting these annoying invitations to sign up for the blogs and the newsletter. Yeah, so they're fun to read too, so I would encourage you to do that. So just a couple more questions. This one's a little bit more. Yeah. Okay. Realistic, let's say. All right. All right. So you're writing erotica, right? Sex at this stage of your life, our lives is not always easy, right? Women are not lubricating the way they used to. Men are not getting erections like they used to. And sometimes our knees hurt trying to get into position. So, I mean, you could make a comedy erotic story about that, but I'm wondering how you handle that in an erotic story. That's a really good question. So so there's a woman named Joan Price who writes she writes a senior advice column for Senior Planet on Sexuality, and she's written also some great books, including one called Naked at Our Age, which I highly recommend. And she reviews, by the way, she reviews sex toys from the standpoint of an older person and recommends vibrators and all kinds of sex toys. So she's a wonderful resource. I really recommend her. And when I read so, so I like to think about this from the flip side, I like to think about if I'm looking at what she has to say about senior sexuality. Then what is it that works well for us at this stage and focus on that. So for example, in one of her books, she talks about that that men have passed a certain age do really well sexually if they're standing because of the way blood flows. So so that inspired me to write a story in which a couple in their sixties at the end of the story, there's a there's a love scene where they're leaning against a vibrating dishwasher while they're they've been in the kitchen talking, and then they end up doing that. So so I think there are ways to incorporate the positives, the things that do work well into our writing. So and again, I really I really recommend Joan. I think she's a great. Great resource. Yeah, thanks. I'll have to check that out. And you put up a quote from Anderson Cooper, which I thought was hysterical. His mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, was 85 when she said to him, I'm going to write an erotic novel. And he said, those were the seven most horrifying words he'd ever heard. I haven't asked my kids how they would feel if I was to announce that. Maybe I will ask them. But how did your sons or daughters or how did your kids respond to this? You know, I love it when I love that quote. And when I put that up on Facebook, I'm Facebook friends with Janet Herdy, who some of your readers may know as the author of The Ethical Slut, a book that came out quite a while ago about polyamory. And and so my comment was, oh, my poor babies. And then and then her answer was, oh, mine too. So but actually, the interesting thing is so that's Stella Foster is a pen name. And the reason I chose a pen name is that I didn't want to embarrass my adult children any more than necessary, but they've actually been pretty cool about it. In fact, one of my daughters, who's a professional designer, designed the cover for Brilliant, Charming Bastard. So, yeah. I think that they I think that they they like the idea of empowering older women and that this is a way to do it. And after all, I have two sons and two daughters. My daughters are going to be older women at some point, too. So. So I think they get it surprisingly. Have they read your books? No. No, they. Don't. Not necessary. No, no, no. That's not for them. So what's next for you? What's coming down the pike? Well, I am in the middle of writing a book about creative retirement with a friend of mine, Stevie Jane Parks, who is a psychotherapist and an abstract painter. So she took up abstract painting after her former career was winding down. So. So we're we're in the middle of doing that. We're we're writing about lots of different topics, everything from housing to sexuality to creativity and play to just everything you can think of movement. And so that's great fun. And we're collecting anecdotes to include in that book from a lot of older women who've who've taken on new adventures after 60. So that's being fun. I also have decided that if I'm going to teach about romance, I'd better actually write a romance that actually is a romance. So, so in the in the in teaching this class, I've come up with an outline that I use as an example. And it's a, it's a, it's a vampire romance. So. So that can. Be pretty sexy, actually. Fun. There's already one out there. There's a there's a really good one out there called Forever 51. Oh, I don't know that. It's about a woman who becomes a vampire in the middle of menopause. So she's she's permanently in the throes of menopause. It's very fun to read. Oh, gosh. Now, you mentioned earlier that some some like if you really wanted to try and learn how to do this, you know, you certainly your book, Aphrodite's Pen is one way, but you also talked about writing groups. So I know you had some great groups out in California. Now you're in your new home in North Carolina. Are you finding other women that you can form a group with and write with? I'm. I'm involved in. So in North Carolina, we have this wonderful organization called the North Carolina Writers Network, which is a statewide organization there. They're like, you couldn't throw a rock without hitting a writer in North Carolina. There's so many. So I'm involved in the local chapter of that statewide organization. When I first got there, I walked in with a stack of Aphrodite's pen, which had just come out at that point, and I think they were somewhat taken aback by that. I bet they were. This California girl, what's up with her? But they've gotten used to me and I'm on the steering committee for that local organization now. So I think they've decided they can tolerate me, after all. But at this point, I would say a lot of. There's so much opportunity online to work with other writers all over the country. For example, I really recommend anybody who's interested in getting involved in writing to sign up with National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, which is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. People all over the country are writing first novels through NaNoWriMo. And actually, I have there are lots of local subgroups through NaNoWriMo, and there also are topically related groups. So for example, I have one on there for erotica writers. There are lots of opportunities no matter where you live. Yeah, the pandemic has changed things so much that doing things virtually is so much closer to the norm now than it was a couple of years ago. So true. That's so it's really, really opened up a lot of opportunities for for folks our age to do many things that we wouldn't have been able to do before. So how does that work? Well, yeah, but say I've never written before. Right? I write a blog, but I've never written a book. I've fantasized about it. But yeah, you know, I would like to want to creep in and sit in the very back row and like, don't ask me anything, let me just listen; harder to do on a virtual screen. But how does it work when you join a writing group? Well, a couple of things. One is, you know, there are books you can get that will just help you launch into writing from starting from zero. And my favorite and this is not about erotica, but my favorite book to to introduce people to writing in general is called Writing Open the Mind. It's by Andy Couturier, and it has all kinds of ideas and exercises for helping people look at writing as play and not judge themselves. And that's really key when you're when you're writing a first draft, when you're first getting involved in writing, to set aside your inner critic and be playful about your writing. So that's how I approach writing, teaching, writing. That's how I'm approaching the and me could write a bad romance because it doesn't matter if your first draft is bad, it's just play and it's fine. So that's, that's one thing. But yeah, I think it's important to find a safe. If you're going to find a writing group, it's important to find one that's a safe space where people are going to give you feedback that encourages you to keep going and not not nitpick. And. And when I when I run a writing group, I ask folks to give. The following kind of feedback. Listen to what the person is reading you and then write down the phrases that really grab you that seem really significant to you. Write down what you like and give the person that feedback that will help them to keep going. You know, I think I think those things are really significant. Yeah. Sometimes one or two phrases of compliments can take away some of that fear. So. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, this has been this has been really interesting. You know, I have I have read and watched more erotica this past week or so, getting ready for this show then probably ever. And it's really been interesting, though, Stella. It has helped. It has opened my eyes and acceptance in a lot of ways and. Yeah, yeah. Fun, yeah. You know, Maggie Kuhn, who founded the Gray Panthers had this motto, Learning and sex until rigor mortis. Keep learning. Keep having sex. That's the best advice ever. Well, before we went on, we talked about possibly you gifting a couple of downloads of your book, your newest book to some of our listeners. Do you want to tell people how you do it? And I will share your email address. Sure, I'm happy to do that. So the first three folks who write to me at Stella@StellaFosse.com, be happy to send you an E-copy of Brilliant, Charming Bastard. So just, just get on there and write to me. The book will come from book club and it may go into your spam or junk folder. So if you don't see the book in the next day or two, please check your spam and junk folders. Make sure that it's not hiding there. And if that doesn't work, write to me again and let me know and I'll we'll sort it out. So, okay, so it's the first three people. So you can't wait. We have more than that. We have a bunch of people watching so it's good. Yeah. It's Stella@StellaFosse "Fosse" .com. So drop her a note right now. Yeah. Get started on. Brilliant, charming bastard. Yeah. And I hope that lots of folks will sign up for the blogs and emails and also look look for the resources tab on the website. Because, again, we have lots of movies, shows and books that talk about the positives around your sexuality from a fictional standpoint. And also I have I have some of Joan Price's books up there as Resources to. Awesome. Thank you for what you're doing, Stella. Well, it's fun. It's a fun revolution. I like to. It's a fun revelation. So I always ask my guests for two or three takeaways. Okay, so what would you like to leave the audience with? All right. The first is one of the things we've been talking about this whole time, and that is read books and watch movies that show the possibilities of this part of life. It's easy to find the negative stuff, but if we're going to reprogram ourselves and look at the bright side, it's important to find those those books and movies and shows. And I'd say Caroline Arnold's new memoir, 51st Dates After 50, would be a great place to start. That sounds like fun. The second thing is find ways to build creativity into your life. Whatever works for you, whether that's cooking or painting or writing and and find people who enjoy the same thing you do so you can reinforce each other. Share, share information and resources and successes. And as I said earlier, National Novel Writing Month is a great free way to get involved if writing is a way that you want to be creative. The third thing is enjoy your body. Your body is a good gift. And you know, I took up weightlifting in my sixties. It's marvelous. Talk about helping you feel powerful. Go swimming, buy a vibrator. I mean, look at Joan Price's recommendations and and find something that works for you. And again, remember what Maggie KUHN said, learning and sex until rigor mortis. Great advice. Thank you, Maggie KUHN. Maggie, if you read her autobiography, she certainly took her own advice. All right. So we've been I've been sharing Stella's website information again. You can email her at Stella@StellaFosse.com So hopefully you get lots and lots of emails and questions and check out the resource page like she said. Absolutely. Join our walk to End Alzheimer's. Yes. The link for that is act.alz.org/goto/HeyBoomer and join the team, contribute to try and end this awful disease. You know, it's certainly our parents or us could be looking at that at some point. We don't want to! Connect with me about the What's Next coaching program, the six week group coaching program at HeyBoomer.biz/coaching. I'd love to talk to you 20 minutes. 20 minutes. That could change your life and really give you some insights into what's next for you. So check that out. This guest has been amazing. Well, thank you. Yes. And thank you for having me. Thank you for joining us. It's such an interesting conversation. And I want to tell you about my guest for next week. Her name is Minette Norman and we're calling the show Jumping Off into the Great Unknown. So both Minette and I have done this more than once, and we are going to share our stories and our experiences together. We talked about kind of interviewing each other, so that should be an interesting experiment. Minette's LinkedIn Profile says she helps leaders cultivate inclusive teams. She's a keynote speaker, a psychological safety certified practitioner and an upcoming author. And I thought, how cool is that? That she claimed it before her books out there. I am an upcoming author, so I thought that was pretty cool. And like Stella modeled for us today and like we all strive for "live with passion, live with relevance, and live with courage". My name is Wendy Green, and this has been Hey, Boomer.

Joan Price is an author, educator and self-described advocate of ageless sexuality who loves helping people have and maintain healthy sex lives throughout their lives, but especially as they grow older. This episode will give you an insider's view into sex as we age, with your partner, by yourself, sex when you're single, dating websites, sex after the death of a spouse, hormones, scheduling sex, and a whole lot more.Full episode transcript, notes, quotes and links:https://themattferetshow.com“If one partner is insisting on things that just no longer serve you, then it might be really important to see a counselor, see a sex-positive and age-positive counselor, they're not all that way, or a certified sex therapist, if the partner is willing to go and to get some help, to get some help on the communication, get some help and seeing how important it is going forward, because there's great intimacy that comes with sex and great sex that comes with intimacy. If you are cutting off that lifeline to the intimacy in your relationship, then it can be seriously destructive.”-Joan PriceBe sure to check out Prepare for Medicare - The Insider's Guide to Buying Medicare Insurance. AMAZON BOOK LINK: https://amzn.to/3G4ZWbUAMAZON WORKBOOK LINK: https://amzn.to/39H7cP4 FIND US AThttps://themattferetshow.comhttps://prepareformedicare.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtf1qaqtW-X3s1fry2P1nTw FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL Twitter: https://twitter.com/feret_matt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themattferetshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_feret/ #SEX, #AGELESS, #RELATIONSHIPS, #AGELESSBEAUTY, #BABYBOOMER, #SEXEDUCATION, #OLDERADULTS, #BOOMER, #MOURNING, #OLDERADULT, #SEXTHERAPY #PrepareforMedicare, #TMFS, #TheMattFeretShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relationships can be a source of tremendous joy. But they can also be a source of tremendous pain, especially when they come to an end that we just weren't ready for. When a valued relationship suddenly ends and that parter disappears from your everyday life--whether through death, divorce, or breakup--the resulting grief can make it difficult to move on, especially in terms of your intimate life. When is the right time to start dating or having sex again? What if you haven't been on the dating scene for years and it has fundamentally changed? Also, what if you're dating someone who is grieving a relationship loss? Let's talk about it. I am joined by Joan Price, a self-described advocate for ageless sexuality. Joan is the author of four books, including Sex After Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality After Losing Your Beloved. Joan was the guest on my previous episode, where we covered Tips For Better Sex at Any Age. It's well worth a listen if you haven't checked it out already! Some of the topics we explore in this show include: Why there isn't one "right" way to grieve and how everyone's post-grief intimacy journey is different. How to know when it's the right time to re-engage with your sexuality. How to get back on the dating scene if you haven't been on it for a long time. What to do when you find your "pilot light lover," or the next person who re-sparks your arousal. Why self-discovery and self-exploration are essential in the healing process. Things you should and shouldn't do when dating someone who is grieving a relationship loss. To learn more about Joan, visit joanprice.com and be sure to check out all of her amazing books, including Sex After Grief. Thanks to Promescent (promescent.com) and the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (modernsextherapyinstitutes.com) for being sponsors of this episode! This podcast was made on Zencastr. Join Zencastr today and receive 40% off of their professional plan for 3 months with my exclusive discount code: sexandpsych *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Legit Audio (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

When people think about what their sex lives will look like as they get older, they usually don't see much to look forward to. They tend to think about problems that might arise and how sex may become more challenging. However, this line of thinking is all wrong. Sex can actually get better with age. In fact, many seniors report that they're having the best sex of their lives! And many of the tools and strategies that they're using can be helpful at any age for reigniting passion, improving sexual communication, and having more pleasurable sex than ever before. So today we're going to be exploring tips for better sex no matter where you are in your life. My guest is Joan Price, a self-described advocate for ageless sexuality. Joan is the author of four books about senior sex, including the award-winning  Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex. She is a popular public speaker and sex educator who has been expanding our minds about sex and aging since 2005. Some of the topics we explore in this show include: How (and why) sex can get better with age. How to start healthy conversations about sex, whether you're in a new or long-term relationship. How to talk about sex with your doctor or healthcare provider. How redefining sex can open the door to more pleasure. What to do when the old ways of approaching sex just aren't working for you anymore. Why sex toys are an essential component of satisfying sex, especially as we get older. How you can set yourself up for having great sex for your entire life. Check it out! To learn more about Joan, visit joanprice.com and be sure to check out all of her amazing books, including Naked at Our Age. Level-up your intimate life with Beducated, the Netflix of better sex! They have a whole library of online courses to teach you what you need to know. Enjoy a free trial today and get 70% off their yearly pass by using my last name - LEHMILLER - as the coupon code. Sign up now at: http://beducate.me/pd2215-lehmiller The Kinsey Institute's (kinseyinstitute.org) 75th anniversary is underway and you are invited to join in the celebration! Follow @kinseyinstitute on social media to learn more about upcoming events. Also, please consider a gift or donation to the Institute to support sex research and education. Click here to donate. This podcast was made on Zencastr. Join Zencastr today and receive 40% off of their professional plan for 3 months with my exclusive discount code: sexandpsych *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: LEGIT Audio (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

Joan Price calls herself an advocate for ageless sexuality. She has been called other things by the media: “senior sexpert,” “the woman leading a sex revolution for seniors,” and—her favorite— “wrinkly sex kitten.” Joan is the author of four books about senior sex, including the award-winning Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex and Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved. An internationally popular public speaker and sex educator, Joan has been writing and speaking about senior sex since 2005. Website: https://www.joanprice.com Sponsor: https://www.seniorcareauthority.com

Joan Price calls herself an advocate for ageless sexuality. She has been called other things by the media: “senior sexpert,” “the woman leading a sex revolution for seniors,” and—her favorite— “wrinkly sex kitten.” Joan is the author of four books about senior sex, including the award-winning Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex and Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved. An internationally popular public speaker and sex educator, Joan has been writing and speaking about senior sex since 2005. Website: https://www.joanprice.comSponsor: https://www.seniorcareauthority.com

Welcome to Episode 90 of Polyamory Uncensored, where we chat with Frankie about interabled relationships, the etiquette of dating a person with a disability, how kink and sex can look differently, and how people can respectfully stay curious in relationships with folks of varying ability levels. If you'd like to find out more about Frankie and their services, check them out here: https://www.sterlingavery.com/ In this episode we also mentioned the sex educator Joan Price and reference the Tool Shed's book section as a good resource for some books on sex and disability (check those out here!) Stay tuned as we delve into the good, the bad, the ugly, and the just plain complicated truths about our poly lives. If you would like to support the podcast with a one-time contribution, we have set up a PayPal link to make it super easy! Please show your support in any amount you can here: PayPal.me/polyamoryuncensored. Thank you so much for any amount you can manage. If contributing in a monetary fashion isn't your thing or you just aren't able to, that's fine, you can help us out for free by giving us a review, liking and following us on Facebook and Instagram, sending us a voice message to play on the podcast (https://anchor.fm/polyamoryuncensored/message), or just telling your friends about us! Many thanks to Meaghan Heinrich for our wonderful theme song! Stay safe, we love you, bye! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/polyamoryuncensored/support

In this episode I speak with Candice and Arlyn, who run the Sexuality Service at Royal Rehab, providing personalised support including one-on-one and couples counselling, and educational courses to empower people with illness, injury or disability, their family and carers as well as professionals assisting them to create a meaningful, pleasurable, and rewarding sex life. This is episode two in a two-part series. The first episode focused on Candice and Arlyn's professional backgrounds in social work and nursing and their further training to become psychosexual therapists, with this second episode going more into the practicalities of running such a service. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: Training dates for 2022 NDIS Sexuality Training & Education For Clinicians In Sydney - https://royalrehab.com.au/sexuality-training-and-education-for-clinicians Joan Price books on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Joan-Price/e/B001JRXBHW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Comprehensive list of sex-positive social media resources created by Royal Rehab - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ifuOi7jZ99i0vLh9KJtPYtIlLssNS3CF/view?usp=sharing Shane Clifton's memoir ‘Husbands Should Not Break' - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26763199-husbands-should-not-break Leigh Sales' ‘Any Ordinary Day' - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/any-ordinary-day-9781760893637 Sam Bloom's ‘Heartache & Birdsong' - http://www.penguinbloom.com Alex McKinnon's ‘Unbroken' - https://www.betterreading.com.au/book/unbroken/ Mount Sinai Enhancement of Social Work Leadership Program - https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/11806 Royal Rehab, Sydney - https://royalrehab.com.au Strength2Strength program, Royal Rehab - https://royalrehab.com.au/event/strength2strength-program-for-brain-injury-2 Candice's ResearchGate page - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Candice_Care-Unger World Association for Sexual Health - https://worldsexualhealth.net/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPq-2Sq2cAEVUuDDQ3zlIvTLgPsDNu3kUAR0n8u1Kl4/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/message

In this episode I speak with Candice and Arlyn, who run the Sexuality Service at Royal Rehab, providing personalised support including one-on-one and couples counselling, and educational courses to empower people with illness, injury or disability, their family and carers as well as professionals assisting them to create a meaningful, pleasurable, and rewarding sex life. This is episode one in a two-part series. The first episode will focus on Candice and Arlyn's professional backgrounds in social work and nursing and their further training to become psychosexual therapists, with the second episode going more into the practicalities of running such a service. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: Training dates for 2022 NDIS Sexuality Training & Education For Clinicians In Sydney - https://royalrehab.com.au/sexuality-training-and-education-for-clinicians Joan Price books on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Joan-Price/e/B001JRXBHW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Comprehensive list of sex-positive social media resources created by Royal Rehab - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ifuOi7jZ99i0vLh9KJtPYtIlLssNS3CF/view?usp=sharing Shane Clifton's memoir ‘Husbands Should Not Break' - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26763199-husbands-should-not-break Leigh Sales' ‘Any Ordinary Day' - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/any-ordinary-day-9781760893637 Sam Bloom's ‘Heartache & Birdsong' - http://www.penguinbloom.com Alex McKinnon's ‘Unbroken' - https://www.betterreading.com.au/book/unbroken/ Mount Sinai Enhancement of Social Work Leadership Program - https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/11806 Royal Rehab, Sydney - https://royalrehab.com.au Strength2Strength program, Royal Rehab - https://royalrehab.com.au/event/strength2strength-program-for-brain-injury-2 Candice's ResearchGate page - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Candice_Care-Unger This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qSrR68yrEB5r7prxn2gFUKoOlBi7q9Vbj7qqQcGqho4/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/message

Senior Sexuality   Joan Price's candid, upbeat manner has led the media to dub her a “senior sexpert.”  Dan Savage is among her fans: “Joan Price is one of the smartest thinkers about sex, regardless of your age – or hers!” Joan's books include Naked at our Age, Better Than I Expected, Ageless Erotica, and Sex After Grief.   Joan and Dr. Diana spoke of their own “L.A.T.” relationships. L.A.T. – “Living Apart Together” – is a long-term, committed romantic connection without intent to share a home. If not living under the same roof, date night anticipation can heighten sexual desire! Cultivating your individuality and personal fulfillment can foster growing intimacy and trust.   The conversation then moved to “Sex Toys for Seniors.” Joan has been a sex toy reviewer for 15 years—evaluating each toy from a senior's perspective. She can offer guidance about how to choose the best one(s)?  What do you do if a partner doesn't like the sex toy idea? Sex tech has come a long way, and now there are clit-sucking sex toys. They work by using a combination of air, suction, and a little vibration – all to facilitate orgasm! There are lots of juicy bits as Dr. Diana interviews her guest Joan Price. Please listen – no matter your age!

Today on the show, I'm answering your questions about queer representation in the media and how to maintain independence in a relationship. As someone who literally works 10 feet away from their partner all day, it's something I have thought about a lot!  I also share my interview with the one and only, Joan Price. This 78 year old Senior Sexpert - by the way, happy birthday Joan! - spends her time talking out loud about senior sex. We talk about the myths that people have about sexuality and aging, share advice on how to navigate conversations with new sexual partners, and how humour is essential to great sex. Resources from the Show! Find Joan and her books, webinars, and blog at https://joanprice.com/ (https://joanprice.com). Naked at Our Age with Joan Price Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JoanPriceAuthor/ (https://www.facebook.com/JoanPriceAuthor/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoanPrice (https://twitter.com/JoanPrice) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoanprice/ (https://www.instagram.com/thejoanprice/)  View https://youtu.be/wqVeBfzzYD4 (Joan Price Talks Out Loud About Senior Sex) Author of award-winning books https://joanprice.com/books/naked-at-our-age (Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex) and https://joanprice.com/product/sex-after-grief (Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved). Co-creator of “https://joanprice.com/wicked-sex (jessica drake's Guide to Wicked Sex: Senior Sex),” winner 2019 AV award, AASECT (American Assn. of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) Resident Senior Sexpert for https://www.hotoctopuss.com/senior-sex/ (Hot Octopuss Senior Sex Hub) For senior sex news and views, subscribe to my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cx2Nab (http://eepurl.com/cx2Nab). The Pervasive Reality of Anti-Black Racism in Canada: https://www.bcg.com/en-ca/publications/2020/reality-of-anti-black-racism-in-canada Bill 2 is “the most transphobic bill ever proposed in Quebec” activist says: prohttps://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/bill-2-is-the-most-transphobic-bill-ever-proposed-in-quebec-activist-says Petition: Withdrawal of Certain Sections of Bill 2:  https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/exprimez-votre-opinion/petition/Petition-9319/index.html (https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/exprimez-votre-opinion/petition/Petition-9319/index.html) Reality TV and Queer Identities: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-030-14215-5 (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-030-14215-5) But How Many Are We? LGBTQ+ Stats and Stigmas: https://yr.media/identity/but-how-many-are-we-lgbtq-stats-and-stigmas/ (https://yr.media/identity/but-how-many-are-we-lgbtq-stats-and-stigmas/) LGBTQ Stats: https://www.lgbtqstats.org/about

To say that Michelle Roques-O'Neil is one of the leading lights of aromatherapy, globally today, would be an understatement. With over 40 years of experience, she is a spiritual health and wellness expert with rare intuition and a gift for healing that goes way beyond the dizzying array of disciplines she has knowledge of. Not only a trained aromatherapist but a Reiki Master, a trained reflexologist, a sound and cranio-sacral therapist who has studied Native American rituals, numerology, shamanism, Taoist Qi Gong, SRT and the alchemy of essences. Michelle offers one of the most spiritually profound and life-changing healing experiences currently available, globally, full stop. One client described a treatment with her as ‘like going on a retreat'. It all began back in the 1970s. Michelle left school and started off by cutting people's hair with the original thought of going into hair and make-up. She trained in beauty therapy at Joan Price's Face Place and Joan famously observed ‘have you ever thought of being a masseur, you've got incredible hands.' A chance meeting with a model led her to explore the idea of aromatherapy massage and she wrote to ‘Godmother of aromatherapy' Micheline Arcier and asked for an apprenticeship. Michelle then commenced on a transformative four-year journey with Micheline, intensively learning all she could about aromatherapy and massage and devouring books about healing and emotional modulation. Micheline Arcier (1923-2006) is credited with introducing aromatherapy into the UK. From her clinic in Knightsbridge she also trained aromatherapy luminaries Sue Beechey and Geraldine Howard, (contemporary to Michelle) who went on to found the global brand Aromatherapy Associates. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message

Dear Listeners:   This week we offer you a quick episode as we wrap up this season of the podcast. And what a season it's been! Rosara and Jane recall their conversations with Dr. David Whitehead, Dr. Peter Kanaris, Kelly Gordon, Dr. Lee Phillips, Dr. Imani Woody, Joan Price and Jessica Drake, Cyndi Darnell, and give thanks to their new co-hosts, Dr. Jayleen Galarza and Dr. Sabitha Pillai-Friedman. If you haven't heard these episodes yet, feel free to take a listen as we take a much-needed hiatus. And we can't forget our generous sponsors: Gazebo, Modern Sex Therapy Institute, Sex Coach U, and Uberlube. We love them all! We'll be back in the fall with a brand new season. Lots of exciting guests and conversations. And lots to learn. See you in September!   Enjoy the rest of your summer, The Our Better Half Team   And if you'd like to find more shows, visit our website and please subscribe! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter and  Instagram. Or you can write to us at this address. We can't wait to hear your thoughts. As always, thanks for listening!

Women beware! A new form of negging has emerged. If you followed a hook-up on Instagram, but he didn't follow you back, it could be INSTA-NEGGING. A trans man iplans to do a lot more butt sex once he has bottom surgery. How can he prepare on a daily basis? On the Magnum, is it ever ok to leave your wife when you are in your 70s? Dan and senior sex writer Joan Price disagree... And, a lesbian begs all those straight couples who pour into lesbian bars at closing time looking for women to be in a threeway with them to Please. Just. Stop. 206-302-2064  voicemail@savagelovecast.com This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. They make it easy to build a website or blog. Give it a whirl at and if you want to buy it, use the code Savage for a 10% off your first purchase. This episode of the Savage Lovecast is sponsored by OMGyes.com: a website dedicated to getting scientific truths out about women's sexual pleasure. Savage Lovecast listeners can get a discount if they go to . This episode is brought to you by Talkspace- online therapy that makes it easy to get extra mental health support. For $100 off your first month, go to and use the offer code Savage.

Women beware! A new form of negging has emerged. If you followed a hook-up on Instagram, but he didn't follow you back, it could be INSTA-NEGGING. A trans man iplans to do a lot more butt sex once he has bottom surgery. How can he prepare on a daily basis? On the Magnum, is it ever ok to leave your wife when you are in your 70s? Dan and senior sex writer Joan Price disagree... And, a lesbian begs all those straight couples who pour into lesbian bars at closing time looking for women to be in a threeway with them to Please. Just. Stop. 206-302-2064  voicemail@savagelovecast.com This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. They make it easy to build a website or blog. Give it a whirl at and if you want to buy it, use the code Savage for a 10% off your first purchase. This episode of the Savage Lovecast is sponsored by OMGyes.com: a website dedicated to getting scientific truths out about women's sexual pleasure. Savage Lovecast listeners can get a discount if they go to . This episode is brought to you by Talkspace- online therapy that makes it easy to get extra mental health support. For $100 off your first month, go to and use the offer code Savage.

The clitoris is only “mysterious” because it's been culturally ignored for so long. This week's stories illustrate how mighty the clit truly is and how impactful it can be to discover and embrace it! You'll also learn about ways to bring more pleasure to sex, two sex toys you may want to consider trying and some spicy game recommendations from Dr. Megan Fleming. A few things you'll learn about in the episode: Some clitoris and female sexuality history An author and educator's experience growing up with a gynecologist father, whose medical books were missing something important! The life change clitoral pleasure led to for a comedian August's orgasm MRI experience What intersex means and a common related myth Ways an author and intersex activist has benefited from not being non-consensually operated on - and important takeaways for us all How a media personality shifted from envying penis-havers to embracing her body more fully  The lube August is loving! Automatically save 15% on your first Promescent order: https://bit.ly/33z44hQ Tracy's Dog: https://tracysdog.com (This toy review was sponsored and honest!) Check out Dr. Megan's latest Pleasure Picks: greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasurepicks Womanizer Eco at The Pleasure Chest: https://thepleasurechest.com/womanizer-premium-eco-vibrator Learn more about this episode's featured guests: Joan Price: https://joanprice.com Emma Arnold: https://www.emmaarnoldcomedy.com Jean Franzblau: http://www.jeanfranzblau.com Support the show and get fun extras! patreon.com/girlboner More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com

Join MC and Emily as they welcome guest Joan Price on The Passion Perspective. Joan is an advocate for ageless SEX! Why should seniors stop having sex? Well this award winning author will be telling us the WHY and the HOW. You may think this podcasts isn't for you because you aren't a senior. Think again,  most of the tips that Joan offers are for everyone.

Sweet listeners, are any of you grieving? This week we are joined by the effervescent Joan Price, Author of Sex After Grief and several incredible senior sex guides. She brings such kindness and wisdom to us in this episode that spans from a near death experience at 35 to losing her beloved in 2008 and finding love and connection again after. Her teachings of gratitude, living each day like it could be your last, and staying up to date on your "i love you's" while simple and classic are incredibly potent and so well said. This conversation is incredibly rich and kind in the way it navigates grief, joy, and the ways they exist together. Find Joan's books, teachings, and resources at her website joanpirce.com You can register for the upcoming Fire Woman Retreat May 13-16! Spend 3 days cultivating safety, connection, and joy in your sexuality with A'Magine, Sophia and many other incredible teachers! Sign up at SophiaWiseOne.com/FireWoman For more resources for finding calm in these stressful times and to never miss another live recording you can follow Sophia on https://www.facebook.com/sophiawiseone (Facebook) by searching Sophia Wise One or on https://www.instagram.com/sophiawiseone (Instagram) @Sophia Wise One As always you can go to http://www.sophiawiseone.com/ (SophiaWiseOne.com) for more information about the show, https://www.sophiawiseone.com/category/spider-queen-reports/ (Reports from the Spider Queen), to https://www.sophiawiseone.com/i-love-my-life-academy/ (preorder) the I Love My Life Card Game and Oracle Deck, to join Sophia’s https://www.sophiawiseone.com/updates/ (email list), and so much more! “I am Sophia Wise One: Daughter of the Wind. I am calling you to Rise Up, Rise Up, Rise Up. Rise up and take your place.” This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Support this podcast

Sweet listeners, are any of you grieving? This week we are joined by the effervescent Joan Price, Author of Sex After Grief and several incredible senior sex guides. She brings such kindness and wisdom to us in this episode that spans from a near death experience at 35 to losing her beloved in 2008 and finding love and connection again after. Her teachings of gratitude, living each day like it could be your last, and staying up to date on your "i love you's" while simple and classic are incredibly potent and so well said. This conversation is incredibly rich and kind in the way it navigates grief, joy, and the ways they exist together. See the drawing from episode: https://pin.it/4vokSg8 Find Joan's books, teachings, and resources at her website https://www.joanprice.com (joanprice.com) You can register for the upcoming Fire Woman Retreat May 13-16! Spend 3 days cultivating safety, connection, and joy in your sexuality with A'Magine, Sophia and many other incredible teachers! Sign up at SophiaWiseOne.com/FireWoman FULL TRANSCRIPT BELOW For more resources for finding calm in these stressful times and to never miss another live recording you can follow Sophia on https://www.facebook.com/sophiawiseone (Facebook) by searching Sophia Wise One or on https://www.instagram.com/sophiawiseone (Instagram) @Sophia Wise One As always you can go to http://www.sophiawiseone.com/ (SophiaWiseOne.com) for more information about the show, https://www.sophiawiseone.com/category/spider-queen-reports/ (Reports from the Spider Queen), to https://www.sophiawiseone.com/i-love-my-life-academy/ (preorder) the I Love My Life Card Game and Oracle Deck, to join Sophia's https://www.sophiawiseone.com/updates/ (email list), and so much more! “I am Sophia Wise One: Daughter of the Wind. I am calling you to Rise Up, Rise Up, Rise Up. Rise up and take your place.” This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Sophia Wise One 00:01 Fire, woman retreat, spiritual transformation, sexual initiation and power. This is a retreat that I first went to as a participant of, and now I go as a participant and a collaborator, I am inviting you to come and join me. Deepen your education, deepen your experience. It's very experiential. I'm a very technical kind of experience based person. theory is great. And I love a good conversation, but really doing and tapping into it's incredibly important to me. And so as community, and this event has all of these things in beautiful proportions. Can you tell I'm a fan? I'm a huge fan, please check out the link below please consider giving yourself this gift of being charged up power recent heard and supported your sexuality is sacred and important and you are capable of being of alchemical transformational power center. And if you are already those things, come in hone it come and be in deep community. For me, one of the things that was so powerful to just be in such a sex positive space allowed some of the social stigma that I knew, in theory, it was like, I don't believe this. But it's so grounding and so nourishing to be sitting with other people who are committed to experiencing reality in a way that is honoring and holding and sacred and pleasurable. So please, check out the link check it out, would be so happy to have you there. And feel free to reach out to me or to reach out to imagines team with any questions that you may have about it. There is a frequently asked questions at the bottom of the page. So you can go check there and see if your question is there. Okay, so much love. so grateful. Alright, and this week's episode, here we go. I'm Samantha Rise, and welcome to Vagina Talks, where we speak about two from vaginas. This is a show of alchemy, where we turn poison into medicine, disconnection into wisdom... Support this podcast

Today we're talking to the wonderful Joan Price all about sex at any age, including seniors! We go over the concerns from folks who are aging and their sexual health. We also touch on the emotional and physical changes that they're usually unprepared for. Check out the full show notes here.

This month we are so lucky to have the opportunity to spend time with Joan Price; she has been "Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex for 15 years". Find Joan and all she offers at: www.joanprice.com Joan Price calls herself an advocate for ageless sexuality. She is the author of four books about sex and aging, including the award-winning Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex and Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality After Losing Your Beloved. Joan's blog (https://joanprice.com/blog) has been offering senior sex news, views, and sex toy reviews from a senior perspective since 2005. At age 77, Joan Price continues to talk out loud about senior sex -- partnered or solo - in speeches, workshops, and webinars. She writes the Sex at Our Age column for www.SeniorPlanet.org and is the "resident senior sexpert" for the Senior Sex Hub at www.HotOctopuss.com. Joan is the co-creator of the film, "jessica drake's Guide to Wicked Sex: Senior Sex," which won AASECT's AV Award 2020. Find Joan and her books and blog at https://joanprice.com. This is also the month we are launching our online community for seniors, anyone who plans to be a senior someday, or anyone who knows and loves a senior, here at www.community.joyfulsexed.com. On October 24th we will be hosting an open house so that you can come in and get a feel for what this space will offer. I'll offer a tease of my Power of Pleasure workshop, we'll have a virtual sit down, face to face conversation with Dr. Don Lucas, Toni Solene, and Dr. Joli Hamilton. If you haven't listened to these three episodes, go back and do it- because this is your chance to ask them questions and tell them how much you enjoyed their wise words. We'll also have a social hour at the end of the evening so that y'all can get a chance to meet each other. This is going to be an enriching and supportive community that offers the safety and confidentiality that FB cannot. Please join us on Saturday, October 24th from 5-8 eastern time, I know you'll love it!

Ever wondered why we glorify sex as being a practice for the teens and 20s, when research suggests people have better sex in their 40s, 50s and beyond? Why are there so few role models for ageless sexuality? And what holds us back from exploring pleasure at any age? Wonder no more. We have senior sex expert Joan Price. Joan Price calls herself an advocate for ageless sexuality. She has been called other things by the media: “senior sexpert,” “the woman leading a sex revolution for seniors,” and—her favorite—“wrinkly sex kitten.” She is the author of four noteworthy books about sex and aging, including the award winning Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex and her latest: Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality After Losing Your Beloved. Joan's award-winning blog has been offering senior sex news, views, and sex toy reviews since 2005. At age 76, Joan continues to talk out loud about senior sex—partnered or solo. She is the co-creator of  "Jessica Drake's Guide To Wicked Sex" Find Joan and her books and blog at joanprice.com Twitter: @joanprice Facebook: @joanpriceauthor

Senior Sex Joan tells us that being a senior sex advocate is her third career. She lived as a high school English teacher until a car accident made her acutely aware of the privilege of being able to be and stay mobile. She tells us that insight inspired her to become a fitness trainer, group exercise instructor, and health and fitness writer. After falling into what she calls a “planet-shattering” romance at the age of 57, she understood that great sex was a crucial element of romance at any age. Her research into overcoming the challenges of senior sex and increasing the passion and intensity of senior sex revealed an empty market niche, encouraging her to jump into the market by sharing her own experiences and adding her own research to the topic of senior sex. She explores the misconception that sex is no longer experienced in old. She says that many believe that when people are older, they give up their sex lives and take up crocheting instead. “I have nothing against crocheting,” she says, “but it's not sex.” Challenges of Senior Sex Joan admits that senior sex is not the same as the sex people have in their twenties. Bodies age and change, and she suggests that our sexual history can impact our sex lives. She tells us that many people presume their sex lives are irrevocably declining when their knee arthritis prevents their favorite position, they take too long to orgasm, their erections are unreliable, penetration can become uncomfortable or intercourse may not feel as good as it used to. Joan believes that hurdles like these can be overcome when they're acknowledged out loud and discussed with our partners. She admits that sometimes these are medical issues, while others are best solved with creativity, research, and an enthusiastic partner's work. Responsive Desire Joan mentions that many elderly men and women insist that their desire to have sex is gone. To combat this belief, Joan describes writing a blog post on hotoctopuss.com about the difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire. Many people believe that if spontaneous desire goes away, they no longer want to have sex, but that's inaccurate. Responsive desire, she explains, exists when your body begins to engage in sexual activities, and you slowly develop a real desire and passion for sex while you're engaging in the act. Spontaneous desire, where a person knows they're aroused and wants to have sex actively, often fades with age due to the hormones encouraging sexual reproduction declining. People who only experience responsive desire claim that they never really care about sex until they're actually doing it—at which point they care very much! Joan argues that this responsive desire is just as intense and valuable as spontaneous desire, it just appears during instead of prior to sex. Joan's webinars talk about communicating needs, knowing your needs, as well as scheduling sex, and creating responsive desire. She says that her books, blogs, and webinars help people respond to and understand their current needs and abilities, and guides people through the conversation. Benefits of Senior Sex Joan assures us that senior sex can be better than the sex young people have because the elderly know what they like sexually and in other areas, they've learned to communicate very well, and they've gained the perspective to understand many problems as easy to overcome or as entirely unproblematic. She implies that elderly men and women have outgrown the shame and reticence most young people feel about sex. In her work, she notices older people are better at truly focusing on the pleasure their bodies are capable of creating, while young people are often fretting about minor bodily imperfections or other insecurities instead of being fully in the present moment. That isn't to say no seniors have hang-ups about sex. Jane describes the prejudices her generation internalized about the topic. She informs us that her generation was told not to talk about or have sex until you're married and that women who don't have orgasms during intercourse—as most women can't—were called frigid. She says she is currently working on a webinar to work through this process and help seniors find the words to talk about attaining great sex. Scheduling Sex Joan believes that especially for couples without spontaneous sexual desire, it can be sexually rejuvenating to set a date for sex. She explains that seniors can see that date on the calendar and that will cause them to think about sex more often. Scheduling sex also allows for planning the event with special underwear or a romantic setting or any number of other, enjoyable ways to improve sex and foreplay. Joan suggests scheduling time to talk about sex and the physical and emotional changes that occur as people age. She insists that this can't be accusatory. It's meant to inform your partner about your changing body and needs and to invite your partner to do the same. Sex Surveys and Seniors Joan has been disappointed by surveys surrounding sex, because they often don't poll the elderly about their sex practices at all. When they do include the elderly, she mentions that they don't ask the right questions. Usually, she says, they ask whether you're sexually active, which is a nebulous term. She believes it would be illuminating if people writing surveys would ask what kinds of sexual activities people are utilizing at different ages. On air, she considers that she could do some of this research herself. Another worthwhile survey question Joan suggests is, “What is interfering with your sexual pleasure?” Joan suggests that trouble reaching orgasm, not having a partner, and not having a vibrator could all be included in such an open-ended question. Losing a Partner She says her book, Sex After Grief was written after she lost her great love. Joan found herself trying many, many things to try to come back to her sexuality after losing her husband. She recounts her journey and shares the methods others used to overcome grief. She explains that there are many ways to regain your sexuality after the death of a partner, and though no single path exists, this book will help you navigate the loss of your partner and the return to your sexual self with insight and compassion. Sex in Nursing Homes Joan has written some about sex inside nursing homes, where you're kept apart from others, cannot lock the door, and are given no privacy. She says there are a few nursing homes where sexual rights are a priority, based upon the belief that assisted living home residents should not be treated as prisoners. She says that it's important to research nursing and assisted living facilities to determine whether they have policies in place to enable sexual activity in their facilities. Sexual Rights She explains that it's important for the elderly to discuss what sexual rights their partners have before their mental state deteriorates or their body becomes too infirm to allow sexual activity. She says that if their partner can't provide sexual or romantic love, or they themselves are too senile to remember their spouse, it's important to make decisions about whether their partners finding love elsewhere is blessed or discouraged. Background Joan Price is an advocate of ageless sexuality encouraging seniors to reclaim and rejuvenate their sex lives. A public advocate of senior sex since 2005, Joan has written five books to help and sexually engage seniors: Sex After Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality After Losing Your Beloved, The Ultimate Guide to Sex After Fifty: How to Maintain—or Regain!—a Spicy, Satisfying Sex Life, Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex, Better than I Ever Expected: Straight Talk about Sex After Sixty, and Ageless Erotica. Joan narrated and collaborated with Jessica Drake on her award-winning, explicit educational film “Jessica Drake's Guide to Wicked Sex: Senior Sex.” Joan maintains a newsletter and a blog on senior sex, and she created an entertaining, free webinar to encourage safer sex among the elderly. Resources for Joan Price: https://joanprice.com/ https://joanprice.com/blog https://youtu.be/efGXHzf19Bs http://eepurl.com/cx2Nab https://seniorplanet.org/author/joan-price/ https://www.hotoctopuss.com/senior-sex/ More info: Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.com Web – https://www.intimacywithease.com/ Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/ Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/ Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/134-senior-sex-joan-priceMore info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

Jessica Drake is an adult film performer, writer, and director. She's also a sexual health advocate and sex educator. Her onscreen work earned her numerous awards, including three AVN Best Actress Awards. Jessica is a graduate of San Francisco Sex Information (SFSI) and a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). To encourage sexual health and wellness, Ms. Drake conceived and produced the award-winning “Guide to Wicked Sex” videos exploring and demonstrating different aspects of human sexuality with knowledge, experience, and good humor. Her advocacy for improved sexual education, broader awareness of sexual health, and her positive portrayal of the adult industry has led to multiple international speaking engagements and being featured in Cosmopolitan, The Daily Beast, CNBC, Playboy, Forbes, the Huffington Post, and more. She is a powerful advocate for sexual health and sexual education, improving the wellbeing and lives of her audiences. From Performing to Educating While Jessica was paying her way through school as an exotic dancer, she recalls meeting a group of people who worked in pornography and invited her to get involved. She says she initially took them up on their offer by doing softcore, solo magazine shoots and working as an extra in edgier, sexier shows on HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime. When her friends offered to show her a porn shoot and let her help out behind the scenes, Jessica was shocked by how much the reality of shooting pornography varied from her preconceptions. At this shoot, she “fell in love” with the controlled and safe eroticism, self-expression, and creativity afforded by filming pornography. She discusses performing in porn films soon thereafter, and signing a contract with Wicked a full decade after filming her first movie. Jessica describes the beginning of her work for Wicked as an actress dedicated to her craft, whether she was delivering scripted lines or performing intimate scenes. She explains that her interest in educating the public started when people would approach her with questions about sex during her promotional appearances at adult stores. From their questions, Jessica deduced a real need for education about fundamental elements of human sexuality, so she created her video series, “Jessica Drake's Guide to Wicked Sex,” to augment her educational talks and workshops, and meet that need for sexual education. Ethics in the Sex Industry Jessica shares her perspective on mainstream media, labeling it as condescending towards the porn industry, often using buzzwords like ‘trafficking' and ‘coercion' to sensationalize their stories. Despite these stories, she asserts that she's never seen or heard of anyone being coerced or pressured into doing porn; pointing out that trafficking is not welcomed in the industry at all. She lists the legal documents, contracts, codes of conduct, and proofs of identity that people must complete in order to film for any studio and explains that many groups, from anti-porn feminists to religious fundamentalists have reasons to oppose the porn industry, but is aware their opposition largely stems from misinformation. While she admits that some abuse has happened in the past, she argues that modern performers are more vocal about this although coercive and unethical practices are very rare in the industry and are rooted in hearsay. Civil Rights of Sex Workers The rights sex workers should be afforded are basic human rights, according to Jessica. Currently, she explains that lawmakers pass legislation that can endanger the lives and livelihoods of sex workers under the guise of preventing trafficking. She recounts a story in which she was asked to sign a petition to “help poor women in porn” who were being abused. She explains that the porn industry is so marginalized and stigmatized that starting these campaigns is common and often leads to legislation that infringes upon the civil rights of sex workers. Porn as Sexual Education Jessica reminds us that the porn industry isn't responsible for providing sexual education, but she admits that many parents' reticence to discuss sexuality with their children, and legal restrictions leading to practices such as abstinence-only sex ed, has created a knowledge gap that porn is inadvertently filling. In watching porn, many viewers erroneously expect to be able to emulate what they see and receive the same results shown in porn movies. To combat this misinformation, Jessica explains that she pursued educational credentials to create her series of guides. Her videos have her narration throughout, interviews with the performers, and two or three hardcore demonstrative scenes to highlight the practical applications of the information conveyed. With this she has started building credibility as an educator, with increasing appearances at prestigious educational venues. Due to these appearances, she says that she's worked to fight the stigma against sex and sex education. Porn movies, Jessica discusses, usually present a streamlined, polished, finished product. She describes her educational videos as differing by showing the nonlinear and more technical aspects of having sex, like applying lube, putting on condoms, and locating specific places on human bodies. She explains that she's also educated people about communication during sex, massage, body worship, and navigating sex with plus sized partners. Creating Senior Sex Jessica describes meeting and bonding with Joan Price at a conference. Several years later, Jessica invited Joan Price to collaborate with her on Senior Sex, a video that helps senior citizens navigate talking about sex, approach kink, and even find new partners. She discussed her difficulties casting senior sex; she wanted to cast people of color in the film to help the content be relatable to more audiences, but was unable to book any by filming time. Jessica is particularly effusive about senior sex, due to society training people to be repulsed by the idea of wrinkles, old age, and sexuality in old age. She reminds us that we're all ‘seniors in training' to help us overcome our cultural prejudices. Resources for Jessica Drake: https://www.guidetowickedsex.com https://twitter.com/thejessicadrake https://www.instagram.com/jessicadrake/ http://www.wicked.com More info: Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talk Join my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/list Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.com Web – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/ Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

Do you realize it's been more than 50 years since “My Generation” was released? The song is still very much alive and so is the band that gave it life. Roger Daltrey joins us for a fascinating trip through The Who's 50-year history.

Has your sex life changed since you turned 50, 60 or even 70? Of course it has, but that doesn't mean it still can't be great. The fact is, sexuality doesn't have an expiry date! Join us with Joan Price, Author, Speaker and Advocate for ageless sexuality as we discuss senior sexuality in all its colors—the changes, the challenges, the disappointments, and the surprises, as well as the delights and the love stories.