Still Blooming A Guide to Intimacy, Sex & Connection After 65

Here's what's inside across 8 parts:

Part I — You're Still Here - Redefining intimacy, returning after loss or a gap, and knowing yourself now.

Part II — Your Body Now - Vaginal changes and treatments, erectile changes and medical options, joint/mobility adaptations, medication effects, and — importantly — STIs in older adults

Part III — Emotional & Mental Health - Body image, grief alongside desire, depression and libido, and consent communication in plain, real language.

Part IV — Dating, Online Safety & Scams — how online dating works, romance scam red flags (who they pretend to be, how they behave, the money request), sextortion, investment scams, the reverse image search trick, safe first meeting guidelines, and exactly where to report fraud including the AARP Fraud Helpline.

Parts V–VI — Setting the Scene & Foreplay - Atmosphere, preparation, touch, manual and oral stimulation, vibrators and aids, and letting go of scripts about how sex "should" go.

Part VII — Positions - Spooning, receiver on top, modified missionary with pillows, and seated — all chosen for joint comfort and ease.

Part VIII — Aftercare Physical care (UTI prevention is especially important for older adults), emotional presence, and a gentle closing note.

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