Women like Betty White know that aging doesn't have to be something we dread. Yes, body parts may sag, faces may wrinkle and hairs may turn white, but getting older promises much more than a change in appearance—it promises high sexual satisfaction, too.
Should you be concerned if this happens? Yes and no. The blessing of later-middle-age sex is that fear of pregnancy can be largely eliminated unless you're still regularly menstruating. If you think you can become pregnant, the over the counter product called The Morning After Pill does provide emergency contraception. This pill requires no prescription and can be purchased at the pharmacy. It can be taken for up to five days (or 120 hours) after unprotected sex, and is known to be safe and effective.
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On Monday The New York Times' "The New Old Age" blog published a piece called "6 Reasons To Grow Old," based on advice from Joshua O. Haberman, a 90-year-old rabbi. Sure, your skin may sag, your hands may shake, but growing old comes with great benefits—especially if you have someone to share your time with. Based on their post and on Haberman's observations, we've come up with six reasons it's great to grow old—together.
His girlfriend's mother had Alzheimer's; visiting her allowed him to comfort them both. "When Anne first asked me to join her on one of her weekly visits I agreed, thinking that we would pop in and say "Hi" to a confused old woman, chat for a few minutes and be on our way. Instead, I witnessed the change in the relationship between parent and child."
You're never too old to tie the knot. Need proof? A 107-year-old never-married Chinese woman is looking for a husband.
