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SageHealth Network is dedicated to promoting the sexual health, socialization and positive aging of older adults and seniors. We offer unique health promotion workshops and social events focusing on older adults and seniors' needs and overall wellbeing.




Monday, November 14, 2011

Curious Victorian Invention Keeps On Buzzing

This summer, the movie Hysteria caused quite a buzz at the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie is about the invention of the vibrator in Victorian England. The big news is not that it was invented during the oft-cited prudishness that characterized the Victorian Period, but rather the vibrator was invented by a physician! If only my doctor was so open minded! It’s true. A doctor invented the electrical device to help alleviate the malady known as hysteria characterized by fatigue, ennui, nagging, and irritability. Coupled with electricity, doctors treated their female patients not even being aware that they were inducing orgasms since women were believed to be incapable of orgasm. It was just another day’s work. Research into the female nether regions was not a priority in the medical field at the time. Yet this did not bother the ladies who left the doctors’ office with a spring in their step and a smile on their face.

As the fifth electrified household appliance after the sewing machine, fan, tea kettle and toaster, the vibrator has come a long way.

According to the Durex Global Sex Survey, out of 26,000 people surveyed, 1 in 5 (21%) use vibrators and more than one-third (34%) use lubricants as part of their sex lives (Durex Sexual Wellbeing Survey 2010, http://www.durex.com).

Today, many people are well aware of the fact that older adults and seniors are sexually active. There is a world of intimacy aids waiting to be discovered that can really benefit older men and women. These products can be enjoyed by couples or singles. Everyone has the right to sexual pleasure no matter what their age. It’s time that older adults educated themselves on what is available to enhance their intimate relationships and individuals sex lives.

[Stay tuned for Part 2....]

Sunday, November 6, 2011

NEW SilverSparks Speed Dating Event December 4, 2011

SageHealth Network, an agency focusing on health promotion and positive aging workshops for older adults and seniors, will be hosting its second SilverSparks Speed Dating event at the Granite Brewery on Sunday afternoon, December 4, 2011.

Speed dating has proven to be extremely popular in the last few years and SilverSparks is bringing this fun and exciting concept to the 55+ crowd! If you are looking to meet new people in a safe, casual and fun environment, SilverSparks Speed Dating is definitely an event you should not miss! Speed Dating has proven to help millions of people form meaningful and lasting connections, whether friendship or romance.

How it works
: Each participant spends six minutes conversing with a partner. If you happen to like one another, you are asked to check each other off on match cards. Organizers forward contact information only if both participants select each other. Then, the rest is up to you! You are free to explore your connection.

This event is designed to connect mature adults between the ages of 55-70 in the Greater Toronto area. The cost of this event is $35.00 (plus tax) and includes light appetizers as well as free parking. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please visit our website at: www.silversparksdating.com.

Be part of the excitement and join us at the Granite Brewery (245 Eglinton Avenue East, South East Corner of Mount Pleasant and Eglinton Ave E) on December 4, 2011 from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm.


By Alex Vainberg
SageHealth Network