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Dear Readers: Letter writer “Single By Choice” asked for advice relating to his choice to swear off dating after an erectile dysfunction diagnosis. Many responses poured in. What struck me about every single one of the responses was how empathetic and solution-focused they were. I’m sharing five of the replies in hopes that they inspire a new way of thinking for the letter writer and for anyone else in this position. Dear Eric: I am a single woman in her early 60’s. Not all of us need to have sexual intercourse to be in a romantic relationship. For one reason or another sexual intercourse has been taken from some of us. We are able to still hold hands, cuddle, kiss and become best friends. We do this like any relationship: getting to know one another by talking, learning about each other’s interests and dislikes, etc… – Companionship Takes Work Dear Companionship: You’re right: intimacy is a whole-relationship and whole-body exercise. Dear Eric: I wish “Single By Choice” knew how many women would be happy to have a man friend, a sweetheart even, who did not expect penetrative sex. For so many postmenopausal women, coitus is not comfortable. But loving feelings can be expressed in so many delightful ways without it. I understand it’s not easy to tell the lady about one’s capacities for sexual expression but give us a chance. Perhaps we will be relieved. If not, a lady can continue to look for her knight in shining armor elsewhere, and Single By Choice will perhaps have made a friend. – It’s OK With Me Dear OK: I love that you’ve highlighted the chance for platonic relationships to come out of potential romantic ones. So important. Dear Eric: Without being graphic, there are so many ways to share intimacy without intercourse. My husband and I researched all the data, we went to lectures and he endured shots. We decided that our physical relationship was just fine as it was, thank you. Your advice was spot on, though. There are plenty of women who crave affection and intimacy, and ED […]
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Julie Gilbert Today, we delve into the enduring relevance of the themes explored by Pulitzer Prize -winning author Edna Ferber
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