Get A Second Wind was created especially to help retirement communities, as well as individuals and couples get a Second Wind in their understanding of sexuality, intimacy and relationships from midlife forward. That means having fun and empowering the whole person at midlife and beyond to enjoy intimacy, and celebrate sexuality for the rest of life – in the way that works best for each individual.
Mission and Passion: The mission of Get A Second Wind is to change lives by inspiring individuals, partners, and couples of all orientations to redefine, invigorate, and enjoy their sexuality and midlife and beyond. We work with retirement communities, independent living facilities, assisted living, and skilled nursing institutions, and community service organization, to honor the whole person and the gift of sexuality for all of life. We help retirement communities understand the complex issues facing staff and residents, alike, in the arena of sexuality in later life. Our mission is to bring sexual happiness to all people late in life.
Through this blog, you are becoming part of an active, buoyant community of adults who are looking for empowerment in their sexuality through:
- Fun and fascinating posts for men, women, relationships, singles
- Hot tips to keep the fires burning (or start them!) at midlife +
- Honest dialogue about our sexual challenges and opportunities
- Helpful guidance in relationship issues
- Accurate information about health and medical situations
- Opportunities for guest postings from YOU
- Discounts for private sex coaching, intimacy coaching and relationship coaching with Kat Forsythe
- ”Take Along” inspiration – CDs, podcasts, books, DVDs
- Suggestions and reviews of personal products, links to other helpful blogs, reading resources
- Featured articles from publications
- Seminar and event updates
- “Sex on the Porch” calendar of events
There are 5 categories of helpful posts:
- For Men (and curious women)
- For Women ( and curious men)
- Relationships
- Hot Stuff
- Health
You will also find tabs at the top to direct you to permanent resource information in the blog:
- About getasecondwind.com
- About Katherine Forsythe, MSW
- Articles
- Private Sex coaching, intimacy coaching, relationship coaching
- Sex on the Porch
- Calendar of events
Everything changes after midlife: individuals find themselves single and addressing sexuality issues they never considered before. Children leave home and the relationship needs to be redefined. People who never expected to be in a relationship are suddenly in one, and they realize that their 55 year old body is not performing like the 25 year old body. Gay men and women come out and seek new sexual relationships. Relationships at midlife can look like a flat tire. They need to be pumped up to roll again. Someone needs to click the “refresh” button!
And on it goes: A whole continuum of things come up that we never faced, before. We may be embarrassed about exposing our bodies at 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and beyond. Performance is a huge issue for men. Women may experience pain in intercourse. Individuals may have to finally talk about a secret that they have told no one. And, it’s very possible that some partners are enjoying “off the charts” sex right now, but they want it even better – they just want to know how.
This blog is here to answer the burning questions that you need answered but you don’t know who to ask. The purpose is to listen and rally round you. Believe me, your concerns will be covered in spades!
At Get a Second Wind the goal is for you to enjoy yourself sexually, and really get a second wind – restore and revive intimacy and sexuality in your life – in the way that serves you best, as an adult midlife +, whether you are single or partnered.
Beyond this blog, Get a Second Wind, Inc. offers:
- “Sex on the porch” – a monthly get together in the Bay Area (San Francisco area, USA) for women – casual, fun, open ended conversation, with wine and dessert, and talk about sex, sexuality and sensuality in today’s pressured environment - with emphasis on midlife and beyond. No topic is off limits! Share or just listen – it’s all ok! Lots of laughing, listening, sharing ideas and learning from the facilitator, Katherine Forsythe, MSW. Join us on the 4th Weds of the month, 7- 9PM. Cost is $30 per person with package discounts available. See the Sex on the Porch tab for more details. Join us for a spicy and fun discussion! Location announced each month on www.getasecondwind.com
- Individual or partnered sex coaching – in person in San Francisco, or on the phone (call 415.702.9544 for an appointment) . Discounted packages available to fit every budget. Fees vary depending on the package that is right for you. See the Private Sex, Intimacy, Relationship Coaching tab for more information.
- Weekend retreats – to be announced on www.getasecondwind.com
- e-newsletter to update you, keep you smiling, and get you inspired (coming soon)
- Webinars, featured articles, titillating links (coming soon)
- Take-Along inspiration: CDs, podcasts, books, DVDs
- The FireStarter Store: personal products and DVD boutique
Sit back and click away! Enjoy our blog, and have a terrific time exploring your sexuality and how to ramp it up at midlife and beyond. Here’s to YOUR sexual happiness!
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