The Real Truth About Sex And Menopause

One lean, sportive woman of nearly 80 years had not spoken up. I asked pointedly: How do you feel about the automatic assumption that women over 70 lose all interest in sex. She paused and allowed a sly smile.

"This is how it is for me. I've become a vegetarian, but every once in a while I want red meat. I go out and get it and eat it and enjoy it."

Written by Gail Sheehy for ThirdAge. Gail Sheehy is a journalist and author of 15 books, including Passages, New Passages, The Silent Passage, and Sex and the Seasoned Woman. Visit www.gailsheehy.com.

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