Great Sex Starts at 50
How to age-proof your libido
by Tracey Cox
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Pub Date 6 Feb 2020 | Archive Date 14 Apr 2020
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Description
Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Dawn French, Helen Mirren and Annie Lennox didn’t get the memo that you’re meant to become sexless, invisible and dull when you hit half a century, and neither should we. Tracey Cox’s book, Great Sex at 50 is here to address the challenges that face us sexually in our fifties, sixties and beyond…
Fifty-plus looks nothing like it used to. Fitter, healthier, many of us hit half a century with little sign of slowing down. And yet…there's no denying that something happens to us sexually at 50. The menopause brings with it a whole slew of challenges, from bottomed-out libidos to painful sex, weight gain and body image issues. Many men grapple with erectile dysfunction and the mixed blessing that is Viagra. Toss in dodgy knees, stiff backs and fatigue and sex can become a source of stress rather than pleasure.
Other challenges go beyond the physical: how do you ignite desire after decades with the same person? And what if you (or your partner) simply no longer wants to have sex? Happily, information and enthusiasm are all it takes to reclaim a robust sex life, whatever your situation.
Let international sex expert Tracey Cox navigate you through what's actually happening to your body and what you can do about it. She'll show you how to age-proof your libido and stop comparing the sex you had when you were young with the sex you have now; how to arouse yourself and your partner (hello, sex toys!), how to flirt (remember?), how to create the perfect conditions for sex, what to do when infidelity visits, how to navigate sex when you're fifty- (or sixty- or seventy-) something and single, and so much more.
Using a blend of research, case histories and personal anecdotes, Great Sex Starts at 50 is real, reassuring, honest, funny and most of all empowering. This is not about trying to stay young, or turning back the clock-it's about being the best version of yourself so you can live the second half of your life as happily as the first.
Advance Praise
“What a book. Slip between these covers. Satisfaction guaranteed.” – Kathy Lette, international bestselling writer and author of Puberty Blues, Mad Cows and The Boy Who Fell to Earth.
“Cox is fantastically unshockable. She has the practical, unsqueamish air of a doctor without the white coat.” – The Observer
“No-one gives honest, direct and passionate sex advice like Tracey Cox.” – Jo Elvin
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781922351050 |
| PRICE | £9.99 (GBP) |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Joanna P, Reviewer
You’re probably interested in this book because you’re over 50 and grappling with issues such as maintaining sexual interest in a long-term relationship, post-menopause issues, a sexual drought...the list goes on.
Cox has a supremely reassuring and candid writing style and she makes you feel that you’re definitely not alone and that she has your back.
She has loads of practical tips and detailed advice to get things moving, and she also addresses areas such as erectile dysfunction, sex after surgery and when you’ve got aches and pains, right through to sex for over 50s singles and after one of you has an affair.
I’d really recommend this book because of her no nonsense approach and great advice. Also because she is so accepting, wherever you are in your sexual journey and wherever you choose to be (one strong message is that it’s fine to slow down or give up sex altogether: just make sure you’re communicating so you’re not making assumptions about what the other person wants).
I’d particularly pick up menopausal issues and practical solutions as a strong area too.
Thoroughly recommended.
Sally T, Reviewer
Funny frank down to earth book!
My husband and I devoured this book, informative and fun and very relatable! Lots of good advice and particulately good case studies covering most issues. Lighthearted but with a good sprinkling of facts and statistics! I would encourage any of my 59 ish friends to read this!
Thank you net galley for this early read!
Ruth F, Educator
As I rapidly approach the big 5-0 I am increasingly conscious of my changing body. This book has put me at so much ease about the changes as well as made me aware of the choices I can make rather than just sitting back and accepting has been a revelation. Written in a friendly but well informed style this books like the friendly chats had over a coffee where tales are swapped and life experiences passed on to the next generation.
So really, if you’re approaching , at or past that certain age do yourself a favour and pick up this book. Single or settled long term or tarting again it’s all covered. Time to live and enjoy our third age.
Reviewed after kindly receiving a copy via NetGalley.
MICHELLE H, Reviewer
Great sex starts at 50 is a fun book, written in a way you can imagine your best mate talking to you, there is no long winded chapters or scientific explanations, boring us to tears, this is just Tracey Cox writing as though she is chatting to you, giving advice on lots of age related issues that most of us might be encountering but are too reluctant or embarrassed to mention, especially to our partners, she covers all topics from age related dryness and pain with the menopause, erection issues and how sex toys can spice up the bed room and how to survive in a sexless relationship, she is never preachy and she is often expletive but she is great just focusing on how to have a fun time with one another in what ever works for you.
Graham V, Reviewer
As a 54 yr old male, I have to admit that I read this with an extreme amount of trepidation as I have never read a sex manual at all before. Tracey Cox is funny and engaging but also not shy to tell you how things are when you're looking at a sex life beyond your 50th yr and onwards. Learnt a hell of a lot from this book, and therefore heartily recommend it to anyone over 50 on the slight proviso that it is aimed primarily at women rather than men but gives tips and advice aimed at both sexes.
Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to review this
Jenny D, Reviewer
This book is packed full with common sense advice and guidance presented in an approachable way. Its interesting to read and Tracey approaches her subject in a down to earth way. Fascinating and educational without being clinical or stuffy. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this story. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Samantha S, Reviewer
Great sex starts at 50 is a book mainly aimed at women. It's packed with common sense advice and guidance presented in an approachable way. It's an interesting read and approached in a down to earth way with insights and stories from ladies in each chapter..
It's a book that can doesn't need to be read as some chapters may not apply to you,
I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.
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