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Want to stay sexually active into older age? Read on for amazing expert advice, recommendations on how to spice up your sex life, and other vital health information tailored to older Australians.

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An expert shares her top tips for managing arthritis pain and maintaining a healthy sex life. Source: Getty Images.

How to enjoy a fulfilling sex life while living with arthritis

How to enjoy a fulfilling sex life while living with arthritis

There are a number of simple things those impacted by arthritis can do that can help improve their sex lives.

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Sex after 60: Increasing your libido for a thriving love life

Sex after 60: Increasing your libido for a thriving love life

Lift your libido with these three enjoyable strategies for maintaining a lively sex life in your 60s and beyond.

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What’s the ‘normal’ amount of sex to have past the age of 60?

What’s the ‘normal’ amount of sex to have past the age of 60?

Let's redefine "normal" and embrace the diverse spectrum of sexual experiences after 60, prioritising pleasure, communication, and individual preferences.

Starts at 60 spoke to two sexual health experts about what's "normal" when it comes to love-making as an over-60! Source: Getty Images.

Let’s talk about sex for the over 60s

Let’s talk about sex for the over 60s

It's time to break the stigma around sex over 60 and discuss what's 'normal' for senior love-making.

Many men are unsure what actually happens when they’ve had a biopsy and after they are diagnosed. Source: Getty Images.

From your sex life to treatment options: Navigating life after a prostate cancer diagnosis

From your sex life to treatment options: Navigating life after a prostate cancer diagnosis

In light of this uncertainty that can plague those diagnosed and in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Starts at 60 delves into what individuals can anticipate after receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?

Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?

Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?

Relationship expert Polly provides guidance on managing differing sex drives in a relationship, fostering open communication, empathy, and emotional connection for a more fulfilling and intimate bond.

Help! My husband’s constant sexual desires are spoiling a happy relationship

Help! My husband’s constant sexual desires are spoiling a happy relationship

Help! My husband’s constant sexual desires are spoiling a happy relationship

Relationship expert Polly gives advice on how to overcome sexual shame and foster intimacy in a marriage.

Help! How do I heal and allow myself to open up sexually again after a troubling past?

Help! How do I heal and allow myself to open up sexually again after a troubling past?

Help! How do I heal and allow myself to open up sexually again after a troubling past?

Relationship expert Polly offers guidance and empowering exercises to help survivors of unwanted physical attention reclaim their bodies, heal, and rediscover the pleasure of sexual touch.

Help! My wife (67) can’t orgasm since having a full hysterectomy

Help! My wife (67) can’t orgasm since having a full hysterectomy

Help! My wife (67) can’t orgasm since having a full hysterectomy

Discover the secrets to reviving pleasure in your relationship after menopause with advice from our relationship expert Polly.

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Help! How can I overcome mental barriers and enhance my sexual experience with my new partner?

Help! How can I overcome mental barriers and enhance my sexual experience with my new partner?

Relationship expert Polly suggests that individuals facing difficulties maintaining an erection should have a candid discussion with their doctor to explore alternative options in order to foster a satisfying and safe sexual relationship.

Help! My wife and I have not been sexually active for years. How can we keep up our sex life?

Help! My wife and I have not been sexually active for years. How can we keep up our sex life?

Help! My wife and I have not been sexually active for years. How can we keep up our sex life?

Relationship expert Polly offers guidance on re-igniting a sex life and maintaining intimacy, even in the face of health issues and erectile dysfunction.

This sex expert answers some popular questions about getting intimate after the age of 60. Source: Getty

Sex after 60: Answering seniors’ top questions and concerns

Sex after 60: Answering seniors’ top questions and concerns

From getting back on the horse after a dry spell to finding pleasure without penetration, a leading expert shares what may help spice things up in the bedroom.

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Easy ways to improve your sex life from a senior

Easy ways to improve your sex life from a senior

This over 60 blogger shares some simple and creative changes you can try to improve lovemaking in the bedroom.

As a woman with diabetes, you may encounter symptoms make it difficult to achieve a satisfying sexual life. But if managed appropriately, you can get your mojo back. Source: Getty

Enhancing intimacy: Tips for women with diabetes to sweeten their sex life

Enhancing intimacy: Tips for women with diabetes to sweeten their sex life

Sexual activity has many physical and emotional benefits, but if you have diabetes, you may be concerned about how it affects your sex life.

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