Frisky 50-year-olds putting their sexual health at risk

Protection isn’t just about pregnancy prevention and sometimes I think middle-aged singles tend to forget that.

A recent study found that one in 10 sexually active over-50s did not use any form of contraception which would stop them catching sexually transmitted infections.

 

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Friends with benefits

Only 33 per cent use condoms with friends

That friend with benefits could also be a friend with chlamydia. How sexy is that?

An Acadia University graduate student is researching FWB relationships, with an eye to finding out why friends who have sex aren’t likely to use condoms.

“Sexually transmitted infections - like chlamydia, AIDS, HIV - among adolescents and young adults, have rapidly increased over the past couple of years,” Heather Patterson said. “By understanding what goes on in the friends-with-benefits relationship, it would be possible to develop prevention programs specifically geared towards increasing consistent condom use.”

Perhaps it’s because people who view their sex partner as a friend first may think that a friend would tell them openly if there were anything to be concerned about.

What do you think?

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Dating shows: Must-flee TV

Do you think dating shows on reality television have gone too far?

If you’re not sure, check out Must Flee TV and see how Diane Mapes feels. It’s worth a chuckle or three.

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New Online Personals & Social Networking Site for Baby Boomers

Mature, confident, fun-loving single Baby Boomers seek modern day online dating site that actually caters to the 45+ age group. Lavalife, a leading provider of products and services designed for singles, announced today the launch of new lavalifePRIME, an evolution in online dating and one of the first-ever sites exclusively for mature singles age 45 and over.

The new lavalifePRIME, designed exclusively with socially active 45+ singles in mind, offers a mix of online dating and social networking that allows members to have a customized experience that reflects their life stages, interests and attitudes. And lavalifePRIME is FREE for a limited time while in BETA or testing mode!

LavalifePRIME isn’t your typical online dating website. But then again,
Boomers aren’t your typical online daters, as this age group is living younger and more actively than ever. Would it surprise you to know that almost half of single Boomers who are actively dating have sex more than once a week? And that most of these Boomers are meeting new people and dating frequently without ever giving marriage a second thought? Boomers today are traveling more frequently, and according to recent studies are looking for more adventurous travel than their parents. They are interested in exploring new activities, relationships and important information that enhances their already active and fulfilling lives.

 

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What do guys think is sexy?

Trying to lay down a pat definition of what is sexy is no easy task, from the perspective of either gender. Interestingly when I checked with some female friends and colleagues on this matter—asking what they found sexy in guys—the response was almost invariably “total self-confidence.”

This is apparently not to be confused with arrogance or egotism, but it surprises me that so many women have the same opinion of what they find sexy.

It also surprised me that it’s so intangible. Men, on the other hand, tend to judge sexiness primarily by more quantifiable criteria. This doesn’t necessarily mean that men are shallow beasts; after all, if you see someone at a party and have to make a quick judgment about them from across the room, it’s easier to think “pretty eyes” than it is to think “remarkably confident.”

It could just be a matter of efficiency. I certainly don’t think many men find a lack of self-confidence or brains very sexy; it’s just not their chief measurement. It may not be the first thing they look at simply because it’s easier to see those subjectively sexy physical attributes.

Subjectivity is the key
For every pig out there who would shout “nice rack,” you probably can find ten more guys who would say, “nice blonde girl” instead. Men simply tend to judge potential partners based on appearance at first, but that’s not necessarily how they are throughout the entirety of a relationship. Once a guy gets to know someone he finds sexy at the outset, it’s her inner qualities that will make her even sexier. And you have to agree it’s more efficient, even if it is somewhat dismissive.

The reason that there is no specific definition of sexy, down to colors and measurements in the millimeters, is that the world is full of people, and a lot of them would be out of luck if they didn’t match the standard. Fortunately what sexy is can’t be quantified from person to person. Oh, there are some that almost all of us agree on. Get together with your friends and make Top Five lists. If none of you can agree on anything, at least you can be sure that you’ll never fight over women.

More relationship Type News at: Eye of the beholder: What do guys think is sexy?

 

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Make it clear that you’re available

Act I, Scene I: The house party
The party appears to be a success. Dozens of trendy-looking men women in provocative attire are chatting and flirting; a few are gyrating self-consciously in the corner. Everyone seems to be having a good time… except for you.

You’re starting to feel like the ugly duckling. You came here hoping to find a beautiful swan, but you haven’t even managed to get within squawking distance. The problem lies in deciding how to strike up a conversation. How do you begin without sounding cheesy or friendless? Though you’re sure people would like you if they just gave you a chance, how do you signal that you are available?

Continue Reading… Make it clear that you’re available

 

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What is a Date?

 

An engagement to go out socially with another person, often out of romantic interest. One’s companion on such an outing, courting, engagement, love, lovemaking, pursuit, suit, wooing.

Why Men Date Younger Women

What does a younger woman offer an older man apart from the obvious boost to his ego that their good looks provide?

Young women have more to offer older men besides looks alone. Many men love the energy they have, the fun liveliness that is usually lacking in their own lives. Even a young girls naive nature can prove very attractive when compared with the cynicism often found in older women. There’s a playfulness — a lack of the seriousness that can sometimes accompany being an adult and having responsibility. And, for some men, there’s the fact that these young girls look up to them — as father figures and as mentors. That, in and of itself, is very attractive.

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