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Hilarious replies! As I've mentioned previously, I had a career as a stripper, starting at age 47 and retired at age 57. I bought my costumes at such places a Dugan Brothers, Attractivewear, and traveled to Vegas or Toronto to buy. Why should age limit sexuality? And if an older woman's body is better than most young womans' bodies, why not show it? Obviously, there is a time and place for how much one shows and to whom.
I find your post a touch contradictory. You worked as a real life stripper but believe that there is a time, place, how much and to whom you showed/show your body. Wow! your employers let you make those choices? Must not have been too good for business.
Just turned 70 this past month. Its been ruff. I hate the fact I am so old, as I feel 40. What reminds me however are a few health issues this past year. some serious. I have recovered in body, lost 30 lbs. no longer a diabetic, but, the 70 thing is driving me nuts. I am on meds still, and a lot of that is because of my mind, fear, anxiety, depression. I hope I get over it, I had no problem at 60, I wonder why?... Its no fun this past winter was one I would like to forget...and , I was only 69 !
They seem to be a group of seniors helping seniors but when I contacted our local start up group my email was ignored so I don't know what to think.
Also, my friend works at a memory clinic and she said they use the book "Carved in Sand", which discusses how medication can effect your mood. For me, I learned from that book that my feeling like I'm 200 years old may well be caused by a low thyroid which also contributes to cholesterol. Be sure to get a really good medical check up and total thyroid tests if life seems a little tough, it might be something fixable.
Thanks for this thread, I enjoy reading others thoughts which is a comfort.
I find your post a touch contradictory. You worked as a real life stripper but believe that there is a time, place, how much and to whom you showed/show your body. Wow! your employers let you make those choices? Must not have been too good for business.
Think about it: at the club, it is stripper attire, in public (stores, etc) I dress like a middle-aged woman: jeans/t-shirt, etc. Out partying: short skirts, tight jeans, skimpier tops. The event and location dictates the clothing.
So I will ask the ladies here, do you still feel sexy at times or do you no longer want to?? Does our sexuality go away eventually?? I still want to feel this way, as least for now. And yes even though these are celebrities, I do admire Tina Turner and Raquel Welch for they are sexy, yet dignified (well except for Tina when on stage! ).
I mean, REALLY, just how many ladies 55+ have a totally stunning body? Same goes for us men in that age bracket. Diane Sawyer is in her mid 60's and looks great with her dress/makeup.......which is very "down-to-earth".
I do.
P.S. Diane Sawyer, while very attractive, is not the first person who comes to mind in the "sexy" department.
Think about it: at the club, it is stripper attire, in public (stores, etc) I dress like a middle-aged woman: jeans/t-shirt, etc. Out partying: short skirts, tight jeans, skimpier tops. The event and location dictates the clothing.
Thank you for adding to and clarifying your original post. Now, I am not so confused.
I am very tall, slender, with long brown hair (colored now, of course). Due to my height, I have always been noticed. When I was younger, it was a ridiculous problem at times, as someone said upthread. I'll never forget a day when I was in my early 30s walking along our downtown streets during lunch hour. An atty (complete stranger) had seen me through a window, and came barreling out of a restaurant and followed me down the street wanting me to go out with him. It was ridiculous. In broad daylight, noon. I was married at the time - totally flabbergasted. Only saying all this because I have always toned it down when I dress. Never any cleavage, never tight pants, no short skirts, low-key makeup. None of that stuff. I get plenty of attention without trying to 'feel' or 'look' sexy. No, thank you.
My issues with age have nothing to do with appearance, but more with finding a meaningful purpose these last 20 years or so.
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And yes even though these are celebrities, I do admire Tina Turner and Raquel Welch for they are sexy, yet dignified (well except for Tina when on stage! 
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