What’s with all the “oofs” and “grunts” as we get older? Jeannie Ralston, a self-described “champion groaner,” finds some answers.
Body
Do We Need to STFU about Our Medical Woes Already?
Suddenly, my friends and I seem to only talk about our aging bodies and latest health problem. Here’s how to escape oversharing: the medical version.
The Problem with TikTok’s New Face-Altering Filter
A new TikTok filter creates a movie-star version of your face. This sucks for women our age who already feel so much pressure to look younger.
11 Swimsuits for Women Over 50 That You’ll Actually Wear
Sick of seeing tiny teenage models in swimsuit ads? Us too. Here, 11 styles worn by REAL women—NextTribers at our recent beach retreat.
How Do You Like It? This Is the Age of Sexual Exploration
A group of NextTribers gathered to discuss a book about female pleasure and orgasms. Here are some of the ways we were shocked and liberated.
Beauty Fail: My Left Eyebrow Is Down to One Long Hair
Almost overnight, Jeannie Ralston’s eyebrows stopped growing and despite a variety of treatments, one refuses to get into shape.
Yes, I Can Hear You Now: A Long-Overdue Awakening
Ginny McReynolds long denied she needed hearing aids. Here’s how she knew it was time and how the tiny devices have changed her life.
Can I Still Wear This? My Midlife Fashion Crisis
It used to be easy to get dressed. Now, Janet Siroto wrestles with the midlife fashion crisis and a pair of “vegan leather” leggings.
How to Get a Bikini Body—Italian Style
Every year, Teresa Elliott vows to be more like women on European beaches, where no one gives a damn if stomachs aren’t flat or legs are dimpled.
The Problem with Our Private Parts We Need to Talk About
TMI alert! I’m about to tell you about my private parts. If that creeps you out, click onward. But I wouldn’t. I could be talking about yours.
