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pepper schwartz
AARP's sex and relationship expert, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, has written 16 books on the dating habits and sensuality of couples and singles. Her mission is to improve the lives of aging boomers and the age-50+ audience by enhancing their relationships and offering counsel on everything from sex and health issues to communication and dating in midlife and beyond.
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What Makes a Superb Lover?
Don’t settle for good enough! Learn these 10 easy ways to bring your bedroom skills to the next level. read
Sex After Illness: 5 Things You Must Know
How to overcome your physical and emotional fears — and resume lovemaking. read
8 Ways to Find Love Online
More and more 50+ singles are using the Internet to find their soul mate. Expert tips on how to make it work for you. read
5 Myths About Sex and Aging
Wonder what happens to your love life as you get older? Dr. Pepper Schwartz separates the facts from the fiction. read
Where to Meet Great Singles
Mature singles have plenty of great people to choose from; but of course, you have to know where to look. read
Sex After 50
Frank advice on how to improve your love life. read
When Making Love Hurts
As we age, even sex can bring aches and pains. Know the remedies — and get busy! read
In the
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5 Habits of Successful Couples
Develop these traits to sustain a happy, long-term relationship. read
7 Ways to Protect Your Marriage From Infidelity
It's not only the rich and famous who cheat. Here are 7 ways you can keep your partner from straying. read
Grading Nature's Aphrodisiacs
Which food will make your mojo bubble up? Find out what gets our only A+. read
Rekindle the Passion
Dr. Pepper Schwartz answers your top questions about keeping the romance in a long-term relationship. read
Answers to Your Top Sex, Dating and Relationship Questions
Dr. Pepper Schwartz addresses your most pressing concerns about intimate relationships. read
The Affection Quiz
What you are giving or getting may not be enough. Snuggle up and take the Affection Quiz to see if you match your mate. Watch
A 'Cougar' State of Mind
Cougar minds can exist without cougar bodies. You can see it in her eyes, her walk, her smile. read
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