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SEX AFTER 60: 80% SAY IT'S FUN!
I conducted a survey of 555 people over 60Â in the U.S., asking about their sexual satisfaction

Dr. Janie
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Swipe Smart: How to Spot and Avoid Online Dating Scams
Online dating has opened up a whole new way of meeting people, and while it’s not the same as bumping into someone at a neighborhood BBQ...

Dr. Janie
Oct 18, 20244 min read


ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION MAY NOT BE A PENIS PROBLEM
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)

Dr. Janie
Oct 4, 20243 min read


DR. JANIE FEATURED IN 'USA TODAY'
Dr. Janie featured in article: Single boomers are having 'S-E-X.' They're also seeing a surge in STIs

Dr. Janie
Sep 16, 20241 min read


WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A LUBE: YOUR NEW SEXUAL BEST FRIEND
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.

Dr. Janie
Sep 12, 20244 min read


ACHY JOINTS LIMITING YOUR SEXUAL ACTIVITY? HOW ABOUT SEX FURNITURE
Maybe it’s time to consider sex furniture. Yes, there is such a thing, and it can enhance sexual activity as we get older.

Dr. Janie
Aug 30, 20243 min read


ASK DR. JANIE: "WILL MY VAGINA CLOSE UP?"
This may seem like a silly question, but it’s something several women in my book club said they worry about.

Dr. Janie
Jul 22, 20242 min read


HOW TO CARE FOR AN AGING CLITORIS
You probably know the clitoris is important for an orgasm, but do you know what it is and where to find it?Â

Dr. Janie
Jul 17, 20243 min read


DR. RUTH QUOTES AND PERSPECTIVES ABOUT SEX AND AGING
The legendary Dr. Ruth Westheimer passed away July 13th at the age of 96. Even though she was only 4 foot 7, she was an unstoppable...

Dr. Janie
Jul 16, 20243 min read


I’M TOO OLD TO GET AN STI…. WRONG!
You’re at that age of being far more worried about a sexual encounter leading to achy joints than to pregnancy.

Dr. Janie
Jul 5, 20243 min read


ORGASMS AND OLDER WOMEN: SIX TIPS TO REACH YOUR GOAL
Ever wonder where your orgasms went, now that you’re older? Do you worry they’ve disappeared from your life forever?

Dr. Janie
Jul 5, 20244 min read


DR. JANIE FEATURED IN 'THE WASHINGTON POST'
Dr. Janie Steckenrider is featured in The Washington Post opinion piece encouraging safe sex practices among older people

Dr. Janie
Jun 19, 20241 min read


DR. JANIE FEATURED IN 'THE WASHINGTON POST'
Dr. Janie Steckenrider featured in The Washington Post discussing STIs and older Americans

Dr. Janie
May 10, 20241 min read


DR. JANIE FEATURED IN 'PEOPLE'
Dr. Janie Steckenrider featured in 'People' on March 29, 2024

Dr. Janie
Mar 29, 20241 min read


DR. JANIE FEATURED IN 'THE HILL'
Dr. Janie is featured in The Hill discussing STI rates among the older population

Dr. Janie
Mar 28, 20241 min read


DR. JANIE PUBLISHED IN 'THE LANCET'
Dr. Janie Steckenrider's article 'Sexual activity of older adults: let's talk about it' is published in The Lancet

Dr. Janie
Mar 1, 20231 min read


DR. JANIE FEATURED IN 'MEDSCAPE'
Dr. Janie is published in Medscape, a WebMD publication discussing sexual activity in older adults

Dr. Janie
Nov 2, 20221 min read
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