I’ve been asked if the sane sex applies to single people of any age. It does, although I get uncomfortable when people suggest having high schoolers read my book. While the book’s message is one I would love teenagers to embrace, I consider sex to be an adult behavior and inappropriate for anyone under age 18. Even if a 16-year old is in an exclusive, loving relationship, I don’t want to promote their having sex, when they are not of a legal age to deal with the potential consequences.
With that exception, yes, sane sex is relevant for all adults. It’s a common sense approach to handling physical intimacy when dating that nurtures both parties emotionally and physically. Postponing physical intimacy until we’re emotionally intimate means we’ll be sharing ourselves with someone we’re really close to and care about. Why wouldn’t that apply to people of all ages?
Having sex is a big deal, not a recreational activity to pass the time. This could well be new information for someone under the age of 30, given the images shown on MTV, the plots of popular television shows, and the antics displayed in movies where sex during the first encounter is common. However, sane sex resonates with most baby boomers and people over 40 in general, as we were raised with an appreciation for the intimacy of sex and at least the privacy, if not the sanctity, of our bodies.
Whether it’s a new perspective or a familiar message, sane sex makes sense for dating singles of all ages. Commit to having sane sex and choose the best for yourself today and every day.