Naked at Our Age

Naked at Our Age tackles sexuality and relationships in later life through real stories and expert advice. Author Joan Price combines personal narratives from seniors with insights from medical professionals, therapists, and relationship specialists. The book addresses common challenges faced by older adults regarding intimacy, dating, and sexual health. Price includes discussions about medical conditions, changing bodies, grief, dating after loss, and navigating new relationships. Senior sexuality is presented through diverse perspectives, including LGBTQ+ experiences, single seniors, and those in long-term partnerships. The text incorporates questions and answers between readers and experts, providing practical solutions for real-world situations. This frank exploration of aging and sexuality aims to normalize discussions about intimate relationships in later life. The work challenges societal taboos while offering a resource for both seniors and healthcare providers.

Readers appreciate the book's practical, direct approach to senior sexuality and its inclusion of real questions and stories from older adults. Many note the book fills an important information gap, with one reader calling it "the book I wish my parents had access to." Positive reviews highlight: - Medical information explained in clear terms - Diverse relationship scenarios included - Realistic advice for health challenges - Focus on both solo and partnered sexuality Common criticisms: - Too much personal detail for some readers - Repetitive content in certain sections - Some find the tone too casual Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (211 ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (156 ratings) Several readers mentioned the book helped them discuss sexuality with healthcare providers. One reader noted: "Finally a resource that doesn't treat older adults like they're invisible." Some medical professionals report recommending it to patients.

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🔸 Joan Price began writing about senior sexuality after falling in love at age 57 and discovering a lack of resources addressing intimacy in later life. 🔸 The book earned the 2012 Outstanding Self-Help Book award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors. 🔸 Many medical professionals now recommend this book to older patients, as it includes expert advice from doctors, therapists, and health specialists. 🔸 The author interviewed over 200 seniors aged 50-90 about their intimate lives to gather real stories and experiences for the book. 🔸 Price coined the term "senior sexpert" and has become a leading advocate for ageless sexuality, giving presentations at medical schools and sexuality conferences worldwide.