Reader, age 69

By Joan Price | March 8, 2022

“I’m writing to thank you for the DVD my partner and I purchased and watched about sex for older people. We had also purchased a vibrator and other things to try. We found you after reading the New York Times magazine article. I’m 69 and a prostate cancer survivor (in remission) who totally lost my libido after cyber knife radiation therapy in 2019. I was unable to have an erection. I was fortunate that my treatment worked but ALL of my doctors just shrugged and opined that they hoped my sex drive would return. With lubrication and patience we were actually able to be intimate again last weekend. We’re now exploring the toys we purchased. Thanks for your candor and being on the planet.”

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued rules for bloggers: If we receive payment or free products for review, we need to disclose this. I think this is clear in my reviews, but here it is in plain words:

If I review a book, I usually (but not always) received a review copy from the publisher or the author. This in no way influences what I say about the book.

If I review a sex toy or related product that I received free from the retailer or affiliate, I mention or thank my source in the review.

I do not receive payment for my product reviews. I do have affiliate arrangements with the companies listed with logos here, which means I get a small commission if you order through the link I provide. This does not affect your price in any way.

Whether I receive a product for review or buy it, I give honest reviews — that’s what my readers expect, that’s what I insist on doing, and that’s what the providers of these products expect, also.

Reader, age 69

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