Resources Categories: Intimacy and Connection

A fun and comprehensive sex guide with explicit, practical advice. There are illustrated chapters on almost every aspect of lovemaking, and its style - a kind of Rough Guide to Sex - will appeal and communicate to almost everybody. Goofy Foot Press, 2015.

A former pastor and seminary president shares inspiring stories of couples finding love in their sixties, offering a hopeful perspective. Nurturing Faith, 2023.

A holistic sexuality education curriculum for older adults. Comprehensive and progressive, this program addresses sexuality with sensitivity and respect for older adults’ wisdom and life experience. Unitarian Universalist Association, 2019.

Offers a meditative approach to sex, promoting deep connection and sustainability into old age. Destiny Books, 2011.

Explores reclaiming sexuality after loss, sharing stories and practical advice for navigating intimacy and self-care during grief. Mango, 2021.

Libido is your unique, personal, sexual psychic force. Because we are only semiconscious of this force, our conscious minds are not completely in control of the psychic force . Although we are always in control of how we act in response to libido, it is the less-than-conscious aspect that accounts for why it feels pushy, or external. People use the word ...

Lubricants increase pleasure. Your genital skin is very sensitive. It cradles the nerve endings that allow you to experience touch and other sensations. And although skin is strong, it can be harmed by vigorous rubbing. Sexual intimacy usually includes friction, and often the body doesn’t have enough wetness or protection to last for an entire intimate ...

Promotes a healthy, pleasure-based approach to sexuality for aging couples, challenging myths and emphasizing intimacy over performance and stereotypes. Routledge, 2022.

Explores how race, gender, and class shaped sexual behavior over the past 200 years. University of Chicago Press, 2012.

This book examines consensual nonmonogamy among elders, addressing relationship dynamics, joys, challenges, and aging complexities like caregiving, health issues, and retirement. Rowman & Littlefield, 2022.

Answers many questions people over 60 might have about living a fulfilling sensual life. Seal Press, 2011.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q64hTNEj6KQ If you've ever watched porn, and if you've ever had sex, you know that the two are very different. But what are the differences, specifically? Whet your appetite and watch the video!

📌 What makes this resource valuable? Covers 80+ key topics and definitions in an easy-to-read, engaging format Provides expert-reviewed insights for confident, informed choices Encourages self-discovery and healthy conversations

How does enmeshment with a parent lead to sexual brokenness? And how can we heal from it? In this episode, Dr. Ken Adams will inspire you to break free from inappropriate loyalty so you can regain your passion and purpose in life. Dr. Ken Adams is a world-renowned therapist and expert on enmeshment, covert incest, shame, abuse, and sex addiction. Lea ...

In the history of sexual anatomy, the clitoris has long been dismissed, demeaned and misunderstood. Here is a view of the clitoris you’ve probably never seen. https://www.scientificamerican.com/video/the-clitoris-a-reveal-two-millennia-in-the-making/

A practical, approachable guide with tips on enjoying intimacy at any age. Cleis Press, 2014.

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This book explores sexual rights of older people, highlighting stigma, prejudice, and invisibility, offering an evidence-based framework for policy reform and awareness. Routledge, 2018.

At Victim Advocacy Center, we empower survivors to regain control of their lives by providing education, resources, and legal connections to help them pursue justice and accountability. https://www.victimadvocacycenter.com/

Offers accessible guidance on managing erectile dysfunction through natural remedies, diet, and lifestyle changes. Independently published, 2015.