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Dear Sexy Sage,
The other day this petite, attractive 75-year-old woman was telling me, in between bits of her frittata at an International Women’s Day brunch, that she likened herself to a man.
She wanted great sex with no strings attached. She was sick of the emotional complexities of a committed relationship. She just needed to be thrown around, tied up and fucked every once in a while, and she was content. She didn’t need a man.
She referred to herself as an ethical slut and we all had a good chuckle. She seemed carefree and happy, but I found it disturbing.
Help! I am 55 years old. I am seriously considering leaving my spouse in a few more years when my kids are grown. I don’t want to make a choice that ends up screwing myself. Sex is very important to me.
Is this the life that awaits me? Am I going to be so sick of relationships that I just want casual sex with no commitments? This sounds pretty empty to me.
Ethical Slut in Training?
Dear Ethical Slut in Training,
I want to meet this woman! She sounds so autonomous that she could be the poster child for how to be a happy, single, older woman! Good for her!
There is no one way. This is her way. You will find your way. We each create and…
