07 Jan

Satisfy: to satisfy oneself, to be satisfied, to find satisfaction

I gave up resolutions several years ago in favor of choosing a word to guide my way through the coming year—not always successfully. If I chose...

women's sexuality, women in charge, relationships

08 Sep

Who’s in Control of Your Sex Life?

During the pandemic I’ve watched lots of TV, streaming to be exact. Recently I started watching Bones, a forensic-type cop show—casting several very thin, very...

sexual pleasure, orgasm, a woman's pleasure, desire

19 Dec

The benefits of valuing a woman’s sexual pleasure

As we approach 2020 my wish is for a year where women make their pleasure a priority. I see this as an important step for...

dating for older adults, relationships, communication

03 Sep

Dating as older adults: Do we risk showing up & asking the important questions?

Dating as older adults isn’t easy. In some ways, as we age, I think it gets a bit harder. Having recently seen the unexpected end...

09 Jul

turning 65: solo travel and witches and making better choices in relationships

In roughly 32 days I will be 65 years old. I never imagined I’d be single at this age. I naively thought I’d be married for...

self-care, caregiving, aging, over 50, relationships, vulnerable

07 Jun

The Importance of Self-Care

It's been so long since I wrote here that I don't even know where to start. I feel like I don't know what to write--or...

aging, sexuality, changes in sexual response, orgasm, aging and sexuality

30 Oct

When changing bodies lead to changes in sexual response

I have been taking regular pictures of a large oak tree over the last several months--documenting change brought by the sunlight, the time of day...

self-awareness, sexuality, ask for what you want, desire, voice

24 Aug

How do you see yourself? Are you taking ownership of your sexuality?

I shared an observation, which turned into a bit of a revelation, on my Facebook Page and my email newsletter. I want to make sure...

listening skills, sex talk, asking for what you need

23 Jun

Communication is the key to better sex

Oh, the things that happen when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and talk about what matters to us. As I explore the ways we...

time for a change, disruption, chaos, what do I need?

06 Mar

When it’s time for a change

It was uncommonly windy last week. The house rattled and tree limbs fell throughout the town. It felt like a period of change, on a...

relationships Tag