The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has released its figures for the number of cosmetic surgery procedures carried […]
Barbie, but a little bit different
What was the first thought that came into your mind when you saw this image? Take a few seconds […]
No age limit to body image concerns
When we hear about body image dissatisfaction we tend to think about young people, particularly young women. Indeed, concerns […]
Challenging social myths and stereotypes of women and aging: Heterosexual women talk about sex
There seems to be a great deal of interest in the sex lives of ‘older’ (interpret as aged 40 years and above) […]
Older women as works of art: Artists celebrate older bodies and ageing femininity
Suzanne lacy is currently looking for women aged around 60 and older, from all communities but who live in the […]
Old female bodies? No thanks
“There are fewer roles for older women because cinema likes young flesh and we shouldn’t moan about that… Sex […]
STIs in the over 45s: Can home care workers help?
The UK Homecare Association recently urged home care workers to look out for signs of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) […]
Ageism, sexism and the media
Earlier this week I attended the Ageism and Sexism in the Media event, hosted by the New Dynamics of […]
