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Sex in the Senior Years
During the last two decades, several studies have left little doubt that seniors have sex well into their 60s, 70s, and beyond. But what quantitative studies don't always show is what senior sex is like -- including its pleasures and problems. Take the case of a couple I counseled recently. Both wer
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10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex
Being "in the mood" just might help your health. How does a juicy sex life do a body good? Let's count the ways. Having sex could lower your stress and your blood pressure. That finding comes from a Scottish study of 24 women and 22 men who kept records of their sexual activity. The researchers put
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Fight Fairly and Keep the Peace in Your Relationship
Becky Robbins says she and her husband, Neil -- married for eight years -- rarely fight. That doesn't mean that there isn't conflict. It's just that she screams "kind of like the queen in Alice in Wonderland," uttering phrases reminiscent of "off with their heads." Neil responds like most guys in ma
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7 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Strong Despite a Chronic Illness
Having a chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, or multiple sclerosis can take a toll on even the best relationship. The partner who's sick may not feel the way he or she did before the illness. And the person who's not sick may not know how to handle the changes. The strain may push both peop
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It’s True: Frequent Sex is Healthy Sex
Q: My husband says we should have sex even if we don’t feel like it because it’s "use it or lose it." Is there any truth to this? A: Although male sexuality is very different from female sexuality, it turns out that for both sexes "use it or lose it" is indeed TRUE. On average, men get three to five
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Sex After a Heart Attack: Is It OK?
You've had a heart attack, and suddenly your outlook on sex is very different. You used to relish intimacy and pleasure with your partner. But now it seems like a scary proposition. Could sex trigger another heart attack? Will your sex life ever be the same? Portland cardiologist James Beckerman, MD
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After Divorce: 8 Tips for Reinventing Yourself
It's over. You've signed the divorce papers, and the relationship you entered with so much hope is officially dissolved. Everyone's divorce story is different. Maybe you had been married for decades, maybe just a year or so. Maybe you have children, maybe you don't. Maybe the divorce was your idea a
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11 Insider Tips to Finding Love Online
You're ready to meet someone new. But heading to the local bar doesn't appeal, and friends have no one to suggest. So what do you do? For many who are dissatisfied with the old-fashioned way of meeting new people, online dating has become an acceptable and popular alternative. Relationship therapi
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May-December Couples: 5 Challenges, Solutions
So-called May-December relationships, in which there's a big age gap between the partners, can be rewarding -- and also challenging. The good news is those issues can be handled, just like any other relationship issue -- regardless of age. You just have to know how. Here are five common problems tha
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Turn Mediocre Sex into Great Sex
The lights are low. A fire smolders in the fireplace. Two wineglasses sit, half empty, on the nightstand. Your clothes lie in a heap on the floor. You reach for each other. The two of you tumble to the bed, and... Blah. No explosions of passion. No breathy proclamations of desire. No tumultuous clim
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