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AARP Home » Home & Family » Sex & Intimacy »When Making Love Hurts

When Making Love Hurts

As we age, even sex can bring aches and pains. Know the remedies — and get busy!

by: Dr. Pepper Schwartz, from: AARP, October 2010

I usually feel as though I'm 35, which is a massive distortion of reality. My denial, however, hit a big fat speed bump a few weeks ago when I had my first truly painful backache. I'm all better now, but my consciousness has changed. I've begun thinking about ways to incorporate cranky vertebrae into my life — including my sex life! … Back to Article

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