In 'Naked at Our Age,' Joan Price boldly explores the liberating journey of aging and sexuality, challenging the stereotypes that often shroud intimacy in later life. With humor and candor, she shares personal anecdotes and insightful interviews that reveal the vibrant and sensual lives of seniors. This provocative guide empowers readers to embrace their bodies and desires, proving that true intimacy knows no age limits. Price invites audiences to confront societal taboos and rediscover their own erotic selves. Prepare to be inspired and awakened to the possibilities of love and connection at any stage of life!
By Joan Price
Published: 2011
"Aging is not a loss of youth but a new opportunity for adventure and authenticity."
Joan Price is talking out loud about a subject that is often ignored or ridiculed in our society: later-life sexuality. Naked at Our Age is a candid, straight-talking book addressing senior sexuality in all its colors—the challenges, the disappointments, and the surprises, as well as the delights and the love stories. Naked at Our Age gives real-life people over fifty a voice to tell stories of their past and present sex lives, ask questions, and get straightforward advice and information from experts. No topic related to elder sexuality is off-limits. In Naked at Our Age, women and men—coupled and single, straight and gay—talk candidly about how their sex lives and relationships have changed with age, and about how they see themselves, their partners, or their single life. Many of them are having unsatisfying sex, or no sex at all, and are seeking advice. Price presents their personal stories, and follows up with tips from sex therapists, health professionals, counselors, sex educators, and other knowledgeable experts. Naked at Our Age is an entertaining and indispensable guide to handling and understanding the issues of senior sex and relationships.
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“Aging is not a loss of youth but a new opportunity for adventure and authenticity.”
Naked at Our Age
By Joan Price
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Joan Price is a renowned author and speaker, celebrated for her contributions to the genre of writing for older adults, particularly in the realms of sexuality and aging. She is the author of several notable works, including "Better Than Bondage: An Unconventional Guide to Sex After 50" and "Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex". Price's writing is characterized by its candidness, humor, and an empowering perspective on the sexual lives of seniors, encouraging open dialogue and challenging societal norms. Through her engaging narratives and practical advice, she aims to inspire her readers to embrace their sexuality and live fulfilling, joyful lives.
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