Quote “Throughout our lives the need for touch sends us searching for satiation. Although the skin shows the most visible signs of aging…our need for touch does not diminish. If anything, it tends to increase.” from Older, Wiser, Sexually Smarter
Chorus Pairs Caregivers and to Those with Alzheimer’s
Posted by Melanie on Dec 25, 2011 in General Interest Sex & Aging | Comments Off
Reprinted from HealthDay, News for Healthier Living
By Alan Mozes, HealthDay Reporter
Late December wouldn’t be the same without the uplifting sound of holiday choirs, but there’s a unique chorus in New York City called “The Unforgettables,” that’s bringing new harmony to singers and audiences alike.
That’s because the chorus’ 22 members include 11 men and women diagnosed with early to...
The Golden Brick Award, Honoring Susie Wilson
by Peggy Brick, MEd, CSE, Consortium President Editor’s Note: Following is a transcript of the remarks given by Peggy Brick on December 9, 2011 at the CFLE National Sex Ed Conference, in honor of Susie Wilson, recipient of the 2011 Golden Brick Award. This transcript was originally posted on http://www.sexuallysmarter.blogspot.com/ Susie Wilson is a founding member of the Sexuality and Aging Consortium at Widener...Not Just for High School Anymore: Sex Ed Across the Lifespan
Posted by Melanie on Dec 5, 2011 in Sex Ed for & About Seniors | 0 comments
Reprinted with permission from HPV News, published by the American Social Health Association
An Interview with Bill Taverner
Sex ed. For many of us that conjures thoughts of the health or gym teacher fumbling through notes on the birds and the bees. The modern variety of sex ed has been much in the news the last few years, as abstinence-only education has received much attention (and many dollars, too).
Sex ed means much more than what...
Reflections on Mature Sexuality
Posted by Melanie on Nov 28, 2011 in Commentary | 0 comments
By Melanie Davis, PhD, CSE
I don’t often write poetry; most of my writing involves workshops, lectures, and lesson plans. Once in a while, though, I am moved to write a poem. I wrote this one in 2006, and it wasn’t until I re-read it recently that I realized how closely it suits my current work in sexuality and aging. I offer it to you in hopes of inspiring you to reflect on your own maturing sexual nature.
Kissing You
I...
Why Do We Love Our Advisory Board? Let’s Count the Ways…
Posted by Melanie on Nov 16, 2011 in President's Message | 0 comments
By Peggy Brick MA, CSE, Consortium Founder & President
The continuing growth and impact of the Sexuality and Aging Consortium at Widener University has been possible through not only the commitment and efforts of its members but also from the wise counsel and support we have received from our prestigious Advisory Board. We are extremely grateful to them for helping to make our shared vision a reality that changes lives.
Without...