Page 30 - Seniorstoday July-2023 Issue
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The erogenous zones in your body tend to           cannot produce enough lubrication, use
         change as you age. Looking for these new           store bought lubrication. This can enhance
         erotic spots can be surprising and fulfilling      your sexual experience and make it more
         at the same time. Exploring yours and your         comfortable and pleasurable.
         partner’s erogenous zones is a great way to
         connect.                                           Use protection-
                                                            Physical intimacy can be risky, no matter
         Masturbate and massages-                           your age. Sexually transmitted infections
         Sometimes self pleasuring with your                and diseases can affect you at any time. As
         partner can be a satisfying way to have            you age, it becomes harder for your body to
         sex . You pleasure yourself, your partner          fight infections so be sure to use protection.
         pleasures themself. Afterall you know your         Make sure you use new and unexpired
         own body the best.                                 protection (condoms). Another tip- before
          A sensual body massage can lead to                engaging with a new partner, its wise to get
         delicious, relaxing pleasure. Give it a try!       tested for STIs and STDs.
         Use sex toys-
         Sex toys can amp up your sex life. There           Be loving non sexually-
         are numerous sex toys available nowadays.          Being affectionate and loving with
         Choose one that will serve both you and            your partner outside the bedroom is so
         your partner. This is a sure shot way to           important. Simple acts like holding acts,
         jazz up your sex life.                             kissing, sitting next to each other, going on
                                                            dates, looking into one another’s eyes are
         Set the mood, don’t skimp on the                   simple but effective ways to stay close to
         romance-                                           your partner (physically and emotionally).
         Set the vibe. candles, dim lighting, flirting,
         kissing, massages, going on a date,
         touching, dressing sensually are some
         ways to get the ball rolling (pardon the
         pun). Do not pinch pennies when it comes
         to romance.


         Kissing is key-
         Kissing doesn’t have to lead but it can
         definitely pave the way for sex. Think             Explore Tantra-
         of kissing as the accelerator in a car. It         You may have heard of Tantra. Tantra is
         stimulates the brain and revs up your sex          an ancient Hindu practice of combining
         drive. For some extra intimacy and loving,         the physical and spiritual realms of your
         engage in a lot of kissing.                        being into a meditative sexual practice.
                                                            Tantric sex isn’t about contorted postures
         Use personal lubrication-                          or multiple orgasms, (although that can
         Vaginal dryness and friction can be painful        happen). It’s about being totally present
         as you age. Being sufficiently lubricated          and aware of your body, whether you
         while engaging in sex is vital. If your body       are alone or with a partner. According


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