The Mind and the Body of Sexuality is important whether straight, gay, lesbian or bisexual.

Sex, at all ages, involves both “equipment” and “attitude.” It’s about both body and mind and its fun.

Maintaining our sexual health as we age and recover from addiction, alcoholism or codependency often involves adapting our expectations.

We can’t expect exactly the same kinds of sexual responses and performances that we had when we were younger, drunk or high.

Acceptance – of how our bodies and lives are changing as we age and get clean and sober – is an important part of aging and recovering with grace, passion and dignity.

Physical intimacy is not just about penetration and can take many forms.

Cuddling, kissing, masturbation, long walks and talks, massage and oral and manual stimulation all contribute to sexual expression and intimacy.

Older and recovering people do need and want to express their sexuality. It is still an important part of life, no matter what age we have achieved.

Ignoring the importance of sexual expression denies a basic human need. Open communication, acceptance, knowledge and creativity can be more important than rock hard breasts and penises, or a tight vagina in maintaining sexual health.

See also;

• Sensual Massage
• Sex and Healthy Relationships in Recover
• Sex for Men Over 50
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