MARRIAGE PEOPLE

The bestselling authors of The Act of Marriage now offer a new guide to sex after 40. The book covers a broad spectrum of key topics, including fitness, female hormone drugs, sex after hysterectomy, sex in remarriage, and Viagra. From the Publisher You can hardly open a magazine or turn on the TV without hearing about some aspect of baby boomer sexuality. Viagra and ED (erectile dysfunction) are buzzwords of the new millennium, and the question on many people's minds is, How can I continue to have a great sex life despite the fact that I'm not getting any younger? Leave it to Tim and Beverly LaHaye, authors of the 2.5-million-selling book The Act of Marriage, to energize the sex lives of an aging nation. In The Act of Marriage After 40, the LaHayes candidly address issues of intimacy concerning middle-aged people and seniors: -- How do nutritional supplements affect one's sex life? -- Does sexual desire actually reverse with aging? -- Is there such a thing as male menopause? -- How does menopause affect a woman's sex drive? The Act of Marriage After 40 covers a broad spectrum of key topics, such as fitness, female hormone drugs, sex after hysterectomy, sex in remarriage, and, of course, Viagra. Readers whose love lives were immeasurably enriched by the LaHayes' first book will be delighted to discover that intimacy after 40 can be just as good, if not better, than ever before! From Publishers Weekly Stress, aging and illness can contribute to a flagging sexual relationship for men and women after age 40. But the LaHayes, whose 1976 2.5-million-copy bestseller, The Act of Marriage, made it more permissible for evangelical Christians to discuss sex openly, say that combining the correct frame of mind with a few basic techniques can make the middle to golden years the richest and most sexually fulfilling. The husband-and-wife team (writing with Mike Yorkey, former editor of Focus on the Family magazine) cover the spectrum of sex and aging by discussing both male and female menopause, fluctuations in sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, breast and prostate cancer, common temptations and the importance of maintaining good health to enhance peak sexual performance. They offer practical tips and suggestions for the bedroom, demonstrating how spirituality affects sexual intimacy. Specifically, the authors advise couples to work on cultivating a warm relationship before entering the bedroom. They should take time to make thoughtful physical preparations and choose surroundings that are comfortable for both partners. Foreplay should offer a gentle touch, and intercourse involves finding those positions most conducive to mutual pleasure. The authors include a fascinating survey of approximately 800 men and women who answered 71 questions on their sexual history, satisfaction and habits. Each chapter is worthy of thoughtful, careful reading, offering hope to over-40 married Christian c