The idea that women become less beautiful with age exists for the simple fact that women grow more powerful with time, and our culture has difficulty finding power attractive in women. Western culture tells us to be ashamed for our life experiences to show in our faces and bodies. What is so great about looking […]
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Do not be afraid of spending time by yourself. Find meaning or not find meaning but “steal” some time and give it freely and exclusively to your own self. Opt for privacy and solitude. That doesn’t make you anti-social or cause you to reject the rest of the world. But you need to breathe. And
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A few days ago, a friend mentioned the term oxidative stress, and I must admit that I was totally unfamiliar with it. She also told me about the connection between oxidative stress and premature aging, prompting me to check it out immediately. During my research on the topic, I found out that oxidative stress and
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Nothing is a bigger turn-on to a woman in her 50’s than a man that makes her feel like she’s the best thing that ever happened to him. Dating in midlife isn’t always easy. When we are younger, we are primarily interested in finding attractive people who can support us and treat us like a
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“Even though the body appears to be material, it is not. In the deeper reality, your body is a field of energy, transformation, and intelligence.”-Deepak Chopra Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Should you decide to make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. Know that I have tested and approved all the products
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“Unbreakable female bonds can solidify your happiness.” Kristen Fuller, Psychology Today. Ever since I was a little girl, I had an important group of close friends. I didn’t really know how important this fact was for my overall health and elusive happiness until I was much older. Women are each other’s emotional support system. Regardless
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“We need to feel beautiful from the inside out and not the other way around”- Maria Vazquez Castro As I stated in my initial posts, the process of aging is not an easy one for me. I admit that I wouldn’t say I like getting old. Some women come to a peaceful place with their
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“Among men, sex sometimes results in intimacy; among women, intimacy sometimes results in sex.”–Barbara Cartland When you were younger, you probably didn’t even want to think about older couples having sex. But now that you have entered your fifth decade of life, the thought of sex should be natural. Sex does not stop
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Dating at 50 and beyond When I was researching for one of my previous blog posts-Dating in your 50s– I came across a couple of interesting articles about what the men living in the same decade wanted. I thought it would be a good follow-up topic. As we, women, go through many changes, readjustments, and
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“Learning is an ornament in prosperity, a refuge in adversity, and a provision in old age.”—Aristotle As an early 50s woman, I consider myself far from being a senior citizen. However, I must admit that I sometimes think about where and how I will be once I become one. I firmly believe (and this affirmation
Myths and Stereotypes about Aging
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