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.

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.

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 That mindset reflects a long-standing (and outdated) idea that men are the sole “deliverers” of sex.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.

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.

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.

Look, the penis has a tough job. By the age of 60, you have a 60% chance of having some kind of erectile dysfunction (ED)

Let’s face it: as we get older, our bodies change. But that doesn’t mean our sex life has to slow down or become less enjoyable.

You probably know the clitoris is important for an orgasm, but do you know what it is and where to find it? 

You’re at that age of being far more worried about a sexual encounter leading to achy joints than to pregnancy.