It’s that time when the New Year is strolling in with sparkling anticipation, and the old year is still lingering like the last guy at the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert: shirt half open, holding a warm Michelob, refusing to admit it’s over. It’s also that time when we make promises to lose a few pounds, eat “better,” exercise more, declutter the garage, you know the drill. This year, how about resolutions that actually make us smile and are fun to keep? How about making some Sex

The holiday season is here, and while it can be a magical time, it’s also a whirlwind of stress and end-of-year chaos.

Talking with your doctor about sex takes some planning and preparation. Below is a guide of things to do before and during the appointment to make the conversation easier and more helpful. Accept This One Crucial Truth: YOU Have to Bring It Up I cannot emphasize this enough: most doctors will not initiate a conversation about sex, especially with older patients.

Does finding your orgasm feel like waiting for Stairway to Heaven to finally end? Welcome to sex and aging where your body plays by new rules, but the game is far from over. Orgasms are not as easy, often, or intense as they once were. Nothing is wrong with you. It’s simply time to relearn and reorient your sexual self.

When it comes to sex and aging, one thing is certain: there’s no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” experience. Our bodies change, our hormones shift, and our joints ache, so it’s no surprise that our sex lives need a few adjustments too.

Did you grow up thinking masturbation would make you go blind or give you hairy palms? Maybe someone warned you that “nice girls” don’t do it or that too much would shrink your penis or cause your teeth to fall out.

Vaginal dryness is more common than you might think, especially as we age, affecting nearly one in two women.

You rush to the bathroom multiple times a day, hoping you’ll make it in time. You laugh a little too hard and suddenly realize your underwear’s not dry. Your friends often joke about bladder leaks, then someone squeals, “I just peed!”—and everyone laughs (nervously). Your personal motto? Never pass up a bathroom.

Dr. Janie is featured in U.S. News & World Report

Let’s get something straight from the beginning: sex is not a performance, and your penis is not the star of a one-man show. Yet, many men become fixated on erections, framing any difficulties as “performance problems”—as if sex were a test to pass or fail. That mindset reflects a long-standing (and outdated) idea that men are the sole “deliverers” of sex. It’s time to rewrite that script.

Dr. Janie is interviewed by Larry Mantle on AirTalk

What happened to that electric jolt of lust from a sexy glance? That instant heat when someone touched your arm? The answer is: aging and body changes.

If you're feeling a little uncomfortable about bringing up the topic of sex with your partner — whether you've been together for decades or just met someone special — congratulations: you're normal.

Dr. Janie was featured in the Economist

Dr. Janie is quoted in Gloria in the article 'Midlife Doesn’t Have to Be A Crisis'

Do you think you’re too old for a robust sex life?  Think again. Having sex should be an important part of your routine

Let’s be honest—after a certain number of Valentine’s Days, the whole routine of flowers, chocolates, and expensive dinners might feel stale

Dr. Janie explores how orgasms change as female bodies age, and delves into how sex should be defined.

Who says your sex life has to retire when you do?

Dr. Janie is quoted in The Economist in the article 'Why people over the age of 55 are the new problem generation'