Dating Senior Condoms - Senior Safe Sex

Dating Senior Condoms - Senior Safe Sex

Do Not Fly Without Parachute



Senior Safe Sex - Do Not Forget Parachute

  There are several things to consider when dating. Concern is senior safe sex. I remember when I was a little girl would ask my aunt a questions she did not want to answer. Her answer was, “I do not want to talk about that right now.” That answer meant never. Baby boomers growing up our parent and relatives never talked about sex. Since sex was not a topic safe sex was never on the radar. If adults were talking about sex and children entered the room they would stop talking or whisper. In the 1950s until the early 1960s couples were expected to marry and stay married. The world has changed. The divorce rate is 50%. For seniors combine the divorce rate, with widows/widowers and those that never have been married. There is a large population of dating seniors. Senior are living long productive lives. With all the world changes seniors still may not be comfortable talking about sex or sexual protection.

An erroneous concept is that older people do not have sex or use drugs. Drug and sexually transmitted disease  prevention educational programs are aimed at a younger demographic. There is minimal sexual prevention programs addressing adults 50 years or older. Generally, seniors medical professional are not delving into a seniors sexual behaviors. Nor give medical advise on importance of safe sex. Seniors are not aware they are at risk for sexual transmitted diseases (STDs). Some studies suggest that sexually transmitted diseases are growing faster in the age group 50 years and older than for those 40 years and younger. Let us face it back in the day condoms were considered prevention against pregnancy. Since senior women are menopausal or post menopause they may not feel condoms are necessary. Yes condoms are necessary for safe sex.

As parent we have lectured to our children the importance of safe sex. Sexually transmitted diseases like: Chlamydia, Herpes, and STD, syphilis, HIV/Aids and others. When you sleep with one person your are subject to contacting sexually transmitted diseases from all previous sexual partners that one person had sex with.. Everyone has to be sexually protected. Condoms are by far the best means of protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Sexually transmitted diseases do not only infect teenagers and young adults but is the same across all ages. All ages including seniors.

Senior do not fly without your parachute. The rates of sexually transmitted diseases for 50 years or older are lower but percentages are rising. There is a risk  AARP survey found only 12% of senior men and 33% senior women used condoms on a regular basis. Use condoms regularly. This can be sticky for a new sexual encounters. Prior to sex you may answer, “Do you have any sexually transmitted diseases?"  Herpes viruses can be latent for years without show any symptoms. Person may not be aware that they have the Herpes virus. The partner may or may not know if they have a sexually transmittable disease. In any case, more than likely the answer will be, NO. Sexual protection is not a matter of trust or consent. It is a matter of sexual safety. Do not run the risk. No health regrets use protection.

As time goes on decision made for monogamous relationship. Both can be tested for any infections. After infection clearance can decide to continue or discontinue using condoms. That decision is up to the couple based on their relationship.

Dating senior safe sex is just a part of the dating world. In this article I compare condoms to parachutes. You would not sky dive without a parachute? Do not have sexual relations without a condom.  Sexual prevention programs under appreciates the sexually active seniors safety. The advertisement and education address sexual safety for teens to average early forties.The old adage that seniors do not have sex is out of date. Check with local medical advisor or pharmacist for information on different types of condoms. Always carry a condom and know how to use it safely. Regardless of age, do not start a sexual  relationship without sexual protection. No big deal.

Note: All condoms should have expiration dates. The date will be printed on back of foil package and or the condoms package (generally cardboard). Condoms have shelf life.No condom should be used after the expiration date. Condoms should be stored in cool dry place. Condoms are not reusable.

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Pamper Yourself Single Senior Women

Pamper Yourself Single Senior Women

Bubble Bath Just for You!

There is a glorious entitlement being a woman, pampering. Remember when you were in your late teens and early twenties and you could sit in front of the mirror for hours just pampering yourself? You would pre plan date preparation step-by-step. How long to bath or shower? What scent to wear? What hair style and make-up? The final grand task was what outfit to wear. It was so exciting. Time bring about a change for a wife and mother. Your focus can change from self pampering to the needs of your family. You have not let yourself go but your not as self absorbed. There is the family to consider and you do not have time. As time marches on the kids are gone. There is a empty nest and you are a single senior.

Go back to pampering yourself. You deserve it. When you feel good you look go. Yes you may have gained a few pounds. Pampering does not have weight discrimination. I wrote a article about seniors dressing for a date. Later I thought prior to dressing what about pampering. This article dedicated to daily pampering yourself. Pampering not for someone else but because it is a women’s entitlement. Bathing is source of pampering, solace, stress relief and hygiene. Ancient Egyptians milk was known as nutriment for skin. Cleopatra bathed in milk and rose petals. Aloe Vera “Plant of Immortality” mixed with sand used as exfoliates. Both olive oil and honey were used for skin care by the Ancient Egyptians and adopted by the Greeks. Olive oil has antibacterial and moisturizing properties. Olive oil applied directly in baths for skin moisturizing.

Beauty tips while bathing. Once or twice a week while bathing give yourself a facial. Facials give a happy face and skin. Got a pumice stone? Used on damp or wet skin gently exfoliates rough skin on feet, elbows, hands and knees. Who would have thought that the bath is a center for body maintenance. I love daily bubble baths. Just relaxing in warm scented water with bubbles. I like leaving the bath with a natural floral scent. After bath do not forget to lotion or cream from head to toe. Viola, bet your will feel great. Today there are commercial and natural bathing produces on the market. This daily routine is not for someone else. My daily bubble baths are for me. It is great being a pampered woman.

Seniors Dressing for A Date Ideas

Dressing for a Date Ideas

It may have been a long time since you dated. You do not know what to wear. Should it be age appropriate, the latest trend, something slimming, beautiful shoe that hurt your feet, wear a tie, no tie, suit, jeans or etc. It is a dilemma. My best suggestion is wear what makes you comfortable. Dress appropriately for the date place. Consider dress wear for day or evening. What is age appropriate? It is nonsense. You know what is right for you that is the requirement. Review date dressing ideas.  

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Dating, Romance, Love Changing Times - Senior Matchmaking

Dating, Romance and Love - Senior Matchmaking
-Times Are Changing-

Gone With the Wind - Dating, Romance and Love


Seniors what is Dating, Romance and Love? Expectations have changed since Caveman and Medieval times. Caveman clubbed a woman over the head dragging her into his cave. It was at the Caveman’s discretion if she remained his permanent mate. In the Medieval times women were a man’s property. It was a young woman’s goal to marry well. Marrying well does not only pertain to financial security for her and future children. It included having a consider spouse. A woman’s destiny depended on marriage. In medieval and modern Europe emphasize was not geared toward a woman’s education but preparing her for marriage. I feel this concept extended to American and lasted until the mid twentieth century. Chivalry and romance beginning in medieval times has been modified over time. Contemporary romance and love has been greatly influence my movies and novels. I think I have seen “Gone with the Wind” twenty or more times. If there was ever a “Knight in Shining Armor” it was Clarke Gable. Movies like “Gone with the Wind” can influence a young girl’s impression of romance, love and ambition. “It Is a Wonderful Life” depicted what romance, love and marriage were supposed to be. The world has changed. The divorce rate in America is approximately 50%. Seniors have active long lives. For what ever reasons: divorce, widowed or never been marriage seniors are active in the dating scene. Senior Dating Online has a surge in membership. Dating online find a large pool of eligible members with the same values, goal, history, religion and moral values. May not meet Clarke Gable or Vivian Leigh type but a compatible mate.

Romance and Love Through Time

Caveman
In prehistoric times the leader of the pack was the alpha male. He was the strongest, loudest and leader of the pack. The caveman’s method of romance was clubbing the woman and dragging her to his cave. In the cave the alpha-cave man would do what ever he wished with the cave woman. There are no records dating, romance or love. This kind of behavior was common and expected. More than 10,000 years ago women and men did not have the advantages or expectations they have today. Caveman and women tended to monogamous. The reason for monogamy was survival. Monogamy strengthens social structure. Prehistoric men and women had to hunt for their food. They have no permanent homes. They consistently were looking for food and shelter. Mating in prehistoric times provided security for the woman and children. A family working together increased family productivity.

Medieval Times
In Medieval times romance was not what we see in the movie with Russell Crowe or Errol Flynn. Elite classes viewed love and marriage as business transactions. Wives brought dowries and some instances the alliance of two countries. Women were usually viewed as the male’s property. A woman whole future depended on her marriage. Moralist in the 11th and 12th century considered passion as sinful. Medieval romance idealized the noble knight and his noble deeds. Romance idealized High Adventure which was usually knights and nobles participating in religious crusades and wars.

Romance in Early Modern Europe
From the 15th century to 18th century was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Events from 15th to 18th century invention of printing press, Christopher Columbus, beginning of Protestant Reform, discovery of the Americas, European colonization of the Americas, American Revolution and French Revolution. Elizabeth I reign (1558-1603) height English literature and poetry. During Elizabethan Era William Shakespeare composed plays and poetry. Plays were performs at court. There were three themes for Shakespearean writings comedy, romance and history. Age of Reason or Age of Enlightenment in European philosophy. Romance differed by class. Marriages in the villages had to be strongly approved by both parents. Villagers could marry for love but had other motivations. The male was seeking a hard working mate and someone that could bear children. Woman were seeking security. In noble quarters marriages were arranged to enhance fortunes. The Church had a very strong influence and virginity was seen as the highest mortal award for any single woman. Regardless, of class in modern Europe women sought marriage and security.

Romance Today
America is considered a young country. America is a melting pot of ethnicity's, cultures and traditions worldwide. The leading country in the world. The 19th amendment was passed in 1920 giving women the right to vote. 1928 was the beginning of the Great Depression. During WWII women were allowed in the work force. Men were away fighting in the war. Franklin D. Roosevelt introduces Social Security and the Veterans Bill. In the 1950’s in American economy was booming. In 1960s the birth control pill was approved for contraception. All of these world events have changed the roles of men and women in the society. Women have the freedom of a career, being a wife and mother. It is now acceptable that women are the bread winner’s husbands as stay at home dads raising the children. Be what about romance. Novels, plays and movies have influenced the concept of what romance should be. In the past mates met through family members, in school, socially or at the work place. Date seeking is still social (in bars, parties, churches, through family and friends). There is a new twist. In this age of computers online dating is an acceptable practice. One in Five couples is finding mates online. Senior online dating is tailored exclusively for senior dating. Ages vary but generally average age is 50 years and older. Senior Matchmaking based on compatibility taking dating, romance and loves into the 21st century.



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Dating Customs Worldwide - Senior Matchmaking



Worldwide Dating and Marriage

 Dating Customs Worldwide -
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Seniors ever wonder about dating and marriage customs worldwide? This article will be a eye opener. Matchmaking is not the same in America, Europe, China, Iran or India. There is a surge in Senior Online dating in America but other corners of the world Senior dating online or off is unheard of. Brief overview of dating customs worldwide.   In the United States there are co-ed schools. Kids meet in school, dances, church or neighborhoods. In USA teenagers date. There are not laws against dating in America. The male will ask for a date. In long-term or marriage the couple wants their family to accept their partner but parents do not arrange their children’s marriages. Each country has its own dating customs and traditions. In Europe teens usually date in groups and have co-ed slumber parties. In Holland there are no rules. In China and Korea teenagers do not date in high school. Teens focus on academics. Chinese and Koreans youths date in college. In Iran dating is against the law. Arranged marriages account for 75% of marriages in India. Dating customs and traditions are dictated by country, ethnicity, religion and culture. Online Dating via the Internet is opening dating traditions and customs. Online dating is a growing trend in the United States, Europe, China and Australia.


Look at Dating Customs Worldwide:

Afghanistan – Girls and boys both have strict curfews. Curfew time for girls is 7:00 pm and for guys 11:00 pm. Education is strictly based on gender. There are girl school and separate boy schools. No co-ed education in Afghanistan. Dating is rare in Afghanistan. Marriages are arranged by the bride and groom’s parents. There is no online dating.

Asian Countries – Varies by ethnicity, culture and country. In some countries dating is encouraged and other countries dating is forbidden. Countries where dating is forbidden marriage in arranged by the parents. Not unusual for young married couple to live with parents in early stages of their marriage.

Australia – Before 18 years or 19 years of age teen go out in groups. It customary for girls to ask boy out for dates and girl will pay for dates. After the late teens boys and girls will pair off. There are approximately 1.5 million dating online in Australia. Projects are that there will be an increase of 2 million by 2010. Increasing users are 50 years and older using online dating services.

Brazil – Group dating is not common. Prospective brides and grooms tend to date for longer periods before marriage

Central and South America – Teenagers not allowed to date until they are 15 years old. Date in large groups. Social events are dances and local social clubs.

 China – Similar to Japan and Korea dating does not begin until twenties. Not a country for serial dating. Dating begins in couples twenties not in teen years. Marriage generally followers after dating one or two people. Serial dating is not common. There are instances of arranged marriages. As in ancient times the marriage arrangement is made by the bride and groom's parebts,  There is a stigma in Chinese society for broken marriages. June 2010 China’s soldiers were not allowed to use dating online services. Online daters in China are expected to raise 140% by 2010.

 Europe - Groups dating is common. Teens usually date in groups. Slumber parties are common in Switzerland and Italy. These slumber parties are attended by both boys and girls both sleeping overnight.



 India – In their twenties many children still live with their parents. 75% of marriages are arranged by the parents. This is a custom similar to Iran. India’s divorce rate is approximate 1.1%.

Iran – Dating is against the law in Iran. After the 1979 Islamic Revolution dating was banned. Extramarital relationships can result in severe punishment. Teen boys and girls are separated until marrying age. As in Afghanistan girls and boys attend separate schools. There are no
co-ed education. Courtship follows after the parents or family member introduce couples. Arranged marriages are not uncommon in Iran. Extra marital affairs are not encouraged in Iran. Adultery can have hassle effect for women socially. The divorce rate in Iran is approximately 2%.

Japan and Korea - Teenage years are spent in academic studies. Dating begins in college. Usually the young adult male is the aggressor. He will ask for dates. The male pays for the date.
No "Dutch dating" in Japan or Korea.

Spain - Teens join club or group of friends called, Padilla. Padilla, interest clubs groups participate with same interests, like cycling, tennis, golf, skating, swimming or soccer. There is no stigma; boys or girls can ask each other out. No stigma about “Dutch dating” both can split the cost of the date.

 Russia - Similar to dating in America. Teens meet at dances or clubs. Where teens may meet in shopping malls in America in small Russian town teens may meet on downtown streets or gathered around fountains. In Kiev, women will hold a man’s arm on a date. Women in Kiev feel it is not feminine for women to shake hands.

United Kingdom – 27% increase online dating site visits. 20% met their spouses online between 19 and 25 years old. 55 years old and older are the most active online daters.


United States – 2010 traffic to dating sites rose 13%. 2010 US 40 million used online dating sites and or social media to met new dates. Senior Online Dating accounts for a large percent of members in professional services. Approximately 50% of Americans know someone that has met a date online. One in five marriages spouses found their mate online.

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 Carmen Orefays
81 year old Carmen Orefays
The Look Today

 Senior Dressing for A Date.
This is not your traditional article on seniors dressing for a date. There is not a cookie cutter answer. Most importantly, when you look good you feel good. Nothing is worse than going out on a date and being self conscience about what you wore. How you look in a outfit. Instead of being comfortable on the date you are squirming about what you have worn. It could be the wrong color, wrong design  and or fashion. The shirt, dress, jacket may be too tight, too long or short, fashion miss, wrong color, shoes too tight or combination. It is horrible to go on a date and your feet hurt. Just as horrifying is a shirt, pant or skirt button popping off during a date. You may have read in a magazine or seen on a morning show the latest fashion for seniors. Well after giving the latest senior fashion a try, it is not for you.

Seniors it is funny how we have been fashion conformist all of our lives. In public school we dressed based on what was the in-thing was with the group. If you attended private school there were daily uniforms. In college we tended to conform to the campus fashion of the day. As a married couple with children society had dress code standards. In the work force the employer has a dress code and employees conformed. Now you are single senior and society has old ancestral dress codes for seniors. I do not subscribe to those dress standards. Fashion is a form of self express. Seniors you are now free. Dressing for a date wear what makes you comfortable. What make you feel good. Dressing well based on the occasion gives a sense of confidence.  It may be old comfortable shoes, new high heels, a bow tie, a hat, new shiny bangle, jeans, fashion sunglasses and swim suits are not out. You choose you know what you look good on you. You know the correct size, fashions and color schemes that enhance your appearance. Nothing in wrong with venturing into a new fashion. Nothing wrong with staying in this is me fashion. I went online searched Baby Boomer fashions. Senior dating fashion is wide open.

Dressing for a Date Ideas:



Carman Orefays High Fashion Model -
Outfit for a chilly day.



There is something about men in suits.



Sean Penn - Semi Formal Date Wear Suit and Open Shirt



There is nothing like a rugged male of any age.
Layered sweaters in coordinated natural colors.







Women add to your mystic wear a Hat.
Vintage hats are always in style.



Classic Gentleman Wear



Just Like This Classic
James Cagney Look!

  

Johnny Depp: Men keep you identity
 wear your trademark hat.

Hot Date Dressing: Red dress
and stylish black hat.

Not Bad On the Eyes - Casual Attire Hat,
Scarf, Leisure Pants and Jacket 

What a Man
What a Style
No Woman Would Mind Going on a date
with a Senior Guy  dressed 
dark suit and no tie.
-Sean Connery-




Great Fashion High Collar Shirt
and Tapered Dark Suit

Women Conservative Date Dress

Helen Mirren - Women Casual Dating Dress

Casual Dress Roll-Up Levi's
with tennis shoes RELAX 

 Who Said T-Shirts
 Are Just For Kids?
(George Clooney)



Dating Dress Ideas: Swimming and Boating grab
swimsuit, trunks, light blouse/shirt and straw hat.

Helen Mirren
Bikini
Seniors Still Got IT

Just Want to Have Fun Attire.

You Are Never Too Old For Fun.



No Old Lady Glasses -
Wear Fashion Sunglasses on Date

Elegant Dress-up - Silk blouse, scarf, small ear bobs
 and dramatic necklace (Carmen Orefays) 



 

Going on a Fancy Date Wear Fancy Shoes

Senior Women Be The Belle of the Ball.

Woman Admired for Her Beauty and Charm

Klimet Summer Evening Dress

Dressing For A Date - Sheer Dainty Blouse,
Stylish Purse and Bangles

A Little Dab Will Do It.
Simple Earrings adds to Classic Elegance.
Bobs and Bangles

Fashion Accessory the Scarf. Scarfs will add a bounce to any outfit
causal, business or evening wear.

Look What You Can Do with a Shawl Scarf.

The Shawl Scarf is the Focus Point
of the outfit.

Men and Women Niki shoes dating foot wear for all seasons:
 shopping, walking, biking, sightseeing, biking, coffee shops, travel 
and MORE! 

Exercise Date at the gym, park or beach:

Wear casual loose attire. Be Comfortable.

Dressing for a biking date?
Biking attire and sleek safety helmet.
Ready Set Go!



Casual Men's Wear for a Date
Looks Cool!

Never Too Old To Wear Jeans On A Date.

Nothing Fancy Light Blouses, Shirts,
Sweater over shoulders and straw hat.
Feel comfortable enjoy Mother Nature, food
and happy conversation.

We just grabbed what was in the closet.

We Are Comfortable and Into Each Other.

Dressing for a Date do not be hampered

by misconcepts about what you are suppose to wear. Wear what makes you comfortable. It maybe something that you wear all the time. Or an outfit for special dating occasions. Venture out and purchase something that makes you feel good. You know what style, size and color scheme looks good on you. There is nothing wrong with exploring newer trends if there is a comfort level with the trend. There is nothing wrong with just wear oldie but goodies. Be yourself. Date will appreciate you for yourself.

Most Of All

Dressing For A Date Be Yourself
Have A Sense of Humor!


Senior Women Pamper
Yourself!

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It is great to dress up or down for shopping, gardening, office, date or etc. Single senior women before the dress-up pamper yourself daily.  One entitlement women have is pampering. There is nothing like a nice warm relaxing scented bubble baths. It is amazing the small body maintenance you can do while relaxing in the bath. Do not forget those moisturizing creams. Pampering is not new. In Ancient Egypt Cleopatra bathed in milk and rose petals. Women Ancient Egypt and Greece moisturize with olive oil. Pampering is a women's entitlement. Pampering is not only for a date but a everyday thing just for you.

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