Women- Life Truly Begins at Forty-Reclaiming Sexy and Knowing Who You Really Are

Never fear the age of your forties. Yes all you girls and women out there, let me repeat, Never fear the age of your forties. This is what I have found to be true. When in my twenties I was a follower, and for the most part, was insecure. I have seen the posted questions here on GaG, guys wanting to know whey their partner is so needy/ clingy. Young women wanting to know how to stop being that way. Young women afraid that their guy will leave them. I believe one defines their identity in their twenties and into their thirties. Please don't ever dread hitting "my age". Some people ask me how I can write some of the opinions that I do. One Word: Experience. I have embraced getting older. I was scared to death of it in my thirties, but as you fall into it, something about us women, we tend to embrace it. Here is what it boils down to in my honest opinion: experience, hormones, renewed self confidence and, yes even extra-marital affairs. I cannot lie, it it not in my nature. My answer, and the answer from a majority of women my age and even older, EXPLORE your midlife sexuality and the hidden, unexpected joy to be found in it. That means many different things to different women.

Women- Life Truly Begins at Forty-Reclaiming Sexy and Knowing Who You Really Are

You see at 46, I don't care what people think. I say things at 46 that I would have never dreamed of saying 15 years ago. It was only a year ago that I was thinking, I am just not who I used to be. I turned 46 and tweaked some things, and must admit I have had an avalanche of male attention come my way! And yes ladies, they are men of all ages. Some younger women ask: Why the confidence at that age? Truthfully, because I have been there, and done that. No joke. Sexually, spiritually, and emotionally, I have just about felt it, and/or done it all! I have taken risks. I have thrown caution to the wind, but I have lived, and I have loved beyond measure. Regrets? Sure, we wouldn't be human if we didn't have those. But looking back, you take the good with the bad, and you learn! As you learn, you grow!

There are things I want to explore even more, and there are some things, I may never do again, but I can say I DID IT!!! We women in our forties are full of pent up LUST and unexpressed emotions, and also of words unsaid. I cannot lie, I think of that "grown up" type sex that typically doesn't happen with a partner. We live in a society that puts all the spotlight on the YOUNG. I believe we also live in a culture that suggests older women think very little of sex. Why? Because that is the impression that used to be the norm. We are now in the "Time of the Cougar" Older women, getting those younger men. I mean not just sexual fantasy type "getting". Real relationships too. I believe our society has muddied the waters regarding the perception of what and who mid-life women really are. Here is what I can say from personal experience: We are full of desire. Medically,

Testosterone levels affect women as well. However, women create lower levels of testosterone and are more sensitive to androgens than men. Testosterone levels in women vary. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, normal measurements range from 15 to 70 ng/dL.

A woman’s estrogen levels drop after she enters menopause. This makes her androgen levels comparatively higher.

(yes women produce the testosteron hormone too, we produce it from puberty)

Women- Life Truly Begins at Forty-Reclaiming Sexy and Knowing Who You Really Are

At my age, your sex drive can be an incredibly powerful gift. Don't miss the boat. Embrace the gift of Middle Age!!!! That is my theory. We need to let go of outdated gender expectations, and just BE! I have learned that sex drive will fluctuate, so explore, play with it, but most importantly, practice honest sexual communication. At my age, you learn to voice what you want. You will tell what is pleasurable. You will not be afraid to ask a partner what it is they like most of all. I have learned not to get sexually frustrated either. We must explore constructive coping strategies. I am not afraid to treat myself to a new sex toy, or some new sexy lingerie. Not simply for "that man", but for myself.

I have promised to let sex serve my highest good. Sex can be just as much of a sacred spiritual act as it can be physical and emotional. Be mindful in the Present, I say!!! Enjoy today.

My advice comes from this quote: “Just because you’re grown up and then some doesn’t mean settling into the doldrums of predictability. Surprise people. Surprise yourself. (281)”
― Victoria Moran, Younger by the Day: 365 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Body and Revitalize Your Spirit

Best to you all, and just remember young girls and young ladies in GAG land: Embrace who you are at any age, enjoy each phase! Just don't be afraid of getting "my age". It is simply rejuvenating!

Women- Life Truly Begins at Forty-Reclaiming Sexy and Knowing Who You Really Are

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  • I would have to agree with this and 40-somethings know what they are doing, how to get it and make top scores in pleasure

    • Thank you, my thoughts...

  • You know who says things like "Life begins at 40" and "In middle age, I am better and sexier than ever!!"? 40 year olds. Lol.

    You make some valid points. It's good to be reminded of the few advantages of aging since they tend to be overlooked. But I still prefer a dose of realism. Yes, some things are getting better but they are balanced out by other things getting worse. This is true for both genders. No one wants to see signs of aging (ie. reminders of death) staring back at them in the mirror. Aging sucks, just not quite as much as some people think.

    • I know my bones ache more-lmao but I still feel good about who I am. I am sure my outlook will again change in another 5 years, we go through so many cycles in life... but for now, I feel good, and confident, and I wanted young women to know that as we age, we mature, but there is nothing to be afraid of. I was surprised at how many males responded to this... lmao

  • Yeah, some guys like cougars, some don't. It all boils down to looks and sexual preference or fetishes.

    • Totally have to agree with you on that

  • meh I never did like 45+'s that much (even way back when I was <45 myself). Their tits and asses get saggy, their pussy dries out and loses it's internal wrinkles, while the rest of them gets 3x as many wrinkles. Sure, $200,000 can postpone that perhaps 15-20 years and make them look like the examples you posted, but most (99%+) are just plain ugly and can't afford that. I'd rather just save the cash and rent a 20-something from BP. Been my experience that life goes downhill after 30, and is practically over by 40 (that goes for both sexes) anyway.

  • It's more begin at 30 I think. In my country when guys hit 30 no women want them they prefer younger guys (between 20 and 30 is the better age) even if the women is older.
    Also older women have a better style than younger one more elegant and chic.

    • whats your country im going there when im 30 :)

    • @AriadneSky It's France :)

    • ah of course. i did not notice one way or the other when i was there but i did not know enough french to speak to anyone except market people -bc they had to take my order. i literally went around buying one thing from 20 different places just to practice french... Well that and class but obviously no natives there. :)

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  • I'm 25 and wouldn't mind dating someone in their 40's. My friends and family might think it's weird, but I wouldn't care. I just want to find a girl who is mature and shares similar values to me.

    • I hear that a lot from men your age. It seems like guys from 25-32 or so just want to be understood. Not saying they truly want a relationship, I think they just don't understand women who are their age, and feel they can relate better to us older women for some reason?

    • @miamigirl1970 That could definitely be part of it. I don't feel like I can relate to any women my age except for a couple of my friends, but that's about it. And in terms of attraction, I think women are attractive from 20 to well into their 50's. (I have two female coworkers in their 50's and they aren't bad looking at all). But I'm not sure if I would date someone in their 50's. But 40's I would definitely consider. Most likely because they would have a better grasp on life, be more relate-able, and (in my opinion) have more self confidence and openness.

  • I love this. I just wish younger guys didn't only view older women as cougars to have a good time with. It would be awesome if real relationships with younger guys were not taboo.

    • Agree

  • As a guy in his 40s, much of what you say is true and awesome. But, the approach lacks on really critical flaw - selfishness. You mention how women explore their sexuality, and possibly through affairs. This self entitlement (similar to the millennial generation) is not healthy. So, if you're single and doing your thing, good for you. If not then it's a bad thing even if it's good for you. I would also argue, many promiscuous women are that way for validation. The attention, the sex, the whatever makes them feel pretty, desireable, and worthy. I don't see how that is different turning into a slut in middle age. And too many 40 somethings are sleeping with randoms all over town and thinking they are "cool"- supporting each other through group think, and making it ok to treat men like shit. Sorry, that's not a good thing. All of what you are sayin can be good, but the real life execution and justification often aren't. Just what I've seen out there as a single 43 year old...

    • I appreciate your honesty. I appreciate your opinion. I have to be honest already went through the validation phase. I know exactly what you are talking about. But at this point I am so comfortable and who I am and what I choose to do and not do and I do not do it at the expense of others. I am comfortable in my own skin and I am one of the most giving people on the planet I am not selfish what so ever. So for all of the other reasons you mentioned I understand where you're coming from as a single male but the only thing I can say is we all truly need to get to know people and not just the shell of a person before making any judgments on who or what or how they act. I was very surprised at the male reaction to this article. I simply wrote it to encourage young women to embrace themselves and not be afraid of getting older. Reading some of the comments men can be cruel and what they tend to forget is that their selves wrinkle age bulb and just every bit as bad as women and probably

    • The only difference is I don't have to worry about losing my money and my assets to have a man by my side the man has to worry about it when he tries to buy a woman with his wealth and power

    • Great, you went through the validation phase and have sex on your own terms, awesome. We really are on the same page with most of what you are saying... but consider the ripple effect. Just because you are doing it without it being at anyone else's expense, doesn't mean others won't read your story and want what you have, without taking others into consideration. I've been cheated on and cheated back, and both genders can claim lack of sex or lack of good sex could drive them to it. How many women will start exploring that sexuality you refer to because they can, and make sex more important than treating others with respect. It becomes "cooler" to have great sex than be a good mom or great wife. So, all I ask is to be conscious of glamorizing what you have found, and the influence hat carries with it. Nothing in your article mentions how you roll, and if I misconstrued any of it others can too. I've had the best sex of my life in my 40s as well, with younger and older women...

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  • Women hit the wall age 30 to 35, depending upon how well they have looked after themselves.
    In terms of their fertility, the party is over by the age of 40, unless they want to take the risk of giving birth to a child who has Downs syndrome.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNLdLKTYNtw
  • I learned of the confidence, sex appeal and beauty of older women at a very young age and it's actually helped shape me as a man. I was 23 and she was 37, recently separated and suddenly "allowed" to go back to school. That's where we met. Even with all my sexcapades over my 30 years of relationships, my year and a half with her was the best sex I ever had. I got to see the future and what to look forward to with future relationships as I, and my mates got older. These kids with their ignorant comments here have obviously not experienced even a small percentage of what their future selves will encounter. I suspect as they do, their ignorance will wash off. So for now, I'll apologize for them and thank you for showing the younger girls the confidence and sexuality they can thrive in as they age.
    Cheers.

    • Thank you so much for your opinion it means a lot to me. I wrote this article to show young women to continue to be strong both sexually and non-sexually. I had no idea the viciousness that men portray when it comes to older women. But I will continue to be strong and Advocate the fact that women middle age are full of experience and vigor. Thank you again for your take and your kindness

    • I'm not sure you can lump the comments of these fools into the catagory of "men". Boys maybe, but certainly not men. I'll also add, they're a lifetime away from being considered gentlemen.

    • I tend to agree. However, just the perception of even the "older men" makes me see most of them as young adolescents as well. Thank you for being a man. Your opinion is much respected.

  • Right you are!

  • How 'bout YOUR actual picture? :)
    I've never found any woman that can keep up with a high-drive guy. It's simple biology.

    But yeah, the ladies seem to come alive sexually at about 40 to 45. Especially if they can dump their ol' man. It's called 'post-wall'. And really, the men are just reaching their peak SMV at around 40, ladies much much earlier. Most guys forty can still snag ladies in their 20's and 30's if they're any good.

    Most women are bored to tears with just one guy. Biologically they are wired for multiple partners to ensure the viability of their offspring. They will also dump one for a better one if they think they can get away with it without much harm to themselves - it's called HYPERGAMY

    • Actually guys peak around age 20 and women peak mid thirties.

    • What do u mean my actual picture? that is my picture, it is me. I don't put symbols or fake photos... sorry. I feel great fun and super lucky. Some say I look old, but I don't feel it. This is me, who I am, and have no fears or worries to prove it, as I have on this site met a few select people that now know me personally, and know this is me. Sorry if you think I am delusional, but I am NOT

    • I was referring to the photos in your post. Evidently you're referring to your avatar photo. Mmmmkay. The first one in your post, the brunette with caption 'I love being a cougar...' is simply outstanding. Are you simply guessing her age to be 46?

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  • however studies show women get less happy with age.

    • Heeey Sacha Baron Cohen :)

    • @Mrwoo99 :P

  • What i find is that some will still play ms. pure and innocent after 40, and mentally stifle they sexual urges for they men but with a stranger be sexually adventurous ; ED doesn't always be the factor in this but variety. A no strings attached fling to curl your toes and to try things you never thought of doing in your teens/20's/30's.

  • So life will start next summer eh?

    • Not sure about you, but I think really life starts when we say it does!!!

    • I'm doing just fine as I am.

    • That's the Spirit!!

  • Some of the men are just mean!

    I still have a lot to learn and one of my fears has always been getting older but you don't make it sound scary at all. In fact you sound happy and content and that's what matters.

    • Thank you for the kind words @LoloWaye, and yes I am happy with who I am, I don't let any man or woman make me feel one way or the other. I am too old to be filled with such discontent. I love who I am, embrace it, one way or the other and know fully who I am, where I have been, and the things I have been through, both the light and the dark. Don't let it scare you, for I promise, if you embrace it, it will be full of lessons learned, some heartache, and contentment. Take it as it comes, and never, ever, let someone else dictate to you your life. Best of Luck and thanks again!

  • I really advocate your take and you 100% right.

    But it's so easy for you women to do this. All women need to do is go out and get it and you will get it. Many men at your age don't have this choice. In fact many men can never dictate their sex life and live this life you proclaim to grab. I've seen it with my own eyes. A woman just puts herself out there after being Held back and she can go from having a few partners to having more sex in 3 years than any male player has ever had in his existence.

    That's why I believe in this Fonte same reason;

    www.girlsaskguys.com/.../a33502-why-i-love-the-concept-of-prostitution-sex-work

    • well @WalterRadio believes totally different than you do! Let me check out your link

    • Lol... men are so delusional and its this defense mechanism that keeps them content in their mediocrity. Firstly, I think is reply is a load of shit. Secondly if it is true, it's still fucking lame. Let me give you my story (I think I told you this before) Met a 42 yr old milf on adult friend finder. Mother of two and her husband left her for a younger woman. I went to her place and found out about her life story. Her husband and her were in a long marraige and he wanted a younger woman. He got his wish. But she laughed and said he was boring anyway. What did she do? She got me. A young guy with a 6 pack. Then we got threesomes, grp sex, swinger parties and she taught me how to make women squirt. She had over 100 requests on adult friend finder from young guys to older guys. Have your pic. Had my first mmf threesome with her and this other powerful man. Couldn't have done this without her. Then I got lucky with another woman...

    • ... she is 43 and my bdsm mentor. We fucked and she had constant threesomes. She met a man now and she and her girlfriend fuck this guy on a regular basis. She wants somebody to fuck her in front of him (her to- be husband) on her wedding night. That's who she is. The irony of all this? Women still dictate the sex game at that age. They have anything and everything they want. That girls husband who went with the younger girl hads only had 2 woman while she has had loads of men. My bdsm mentor gets women and men all the time. And you want to know the punchline? Both the former husbands found out what they were doing once they left them and begged them back but they were way to happy to accept that mediocre shit. Yeah. Women are far more sexually superior in the 35 and up range. My young submissive held me back this year so I'm finding another older woman.

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  • I love how guys older than you are telling you that you are too old. That's insane. Haha.

  • I love women in their 40's... they know what they like and what they want and they go for it... plus, their confidence is amazing

    • @Shaft50, that is one thing I feel in myself is a level of confidence I never had before. If nothing else, it makes me feel good. Man or no man, having a level of comfort as to who we are as individuals shines through, I think... thanks for the Opinion:))

    • Exactly. It's like you've got to a point in your life where you're not being dictated to, and if you are, then screw 'em

    • Spot on!!!

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