"Professionals have long known that sexual
dysfunction is not only a major problem for relationships and mental health,
but can be a marker of life-threatening physical health issues, especially
heart disease. The survey was conducted by a combination of
telephone and mail methodologies.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people
50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and
affordable to them and society as a whole. We produce AARP The Magazine,
published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda
Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in Spanish and English; NRTA Live + Learn,
our quarterly newsletter for 50+ educators; and our website,
http://www. Research has shown that 47 percent of private inpatients return to
chemical use within the first year following treatment, and approximately 90
percent of alcoholics are likely to experience at least one relapse over the
4-year period following treatment, according to studies cited by the National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

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SEXPECTATIONS! AARP Survey Shows Sexual Health Important Component of Overall Well Being For Midlife and Beyond

* More people now report consulting health professionals than any other
single source of information (37% up from 26% in 1999).
They also agree with their Mom and Dad that today's popular culture puts
too much emphasis on sex.
"Although many boomers came of age during the sexual revolution, we
shouldn't necessarily see a contradiction in their attitudes toward fidelity,"
said Delehanty.

In addition to the landmark study and supporting articles in the magazine,
AARP The Magazine relationship advice columnist Sallie Foley has written Sex +
Love for Grownups: A No-Nonsense Guide to a Life of Passion . The total number of respondents nationwide
was 1,682 from the general population sample and 1,248 from the augment
samples.

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More than 95% of
all respondents said that they did not approve of any form of extramarital sex
without a partner's consent."
To request additional information on 3SR, an interview with Jacquelyn
Small, and/or a complimentary review copy of THE SACRED PURPOSE OF BEING
HUMAN, contact Brenda Shea, Eupsychia Institute, at (800) 546-2795 or
(512) 327-2795 or http://www.

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Other notable findings:

* Sixty-three percent (63%) of men and women with partners described
themselves as either "extremely satisfied" or "somewhat satisfied "
with their sex lives.aarpmagazine.aarp.org. Virgin
Islands. The program
announcement accompanies the September 2005 release of Eupsychia Founder
Jacquelyn Small's latest book, THE SACRED PURPOSE OF BEING HUMAN: A JOURNEY
THROUGH THE 12 PRINCIPLES OF WHOLENESS (ISBN 0-7573-033-7), from the popular
Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher Health Communications, Inc.")
"Our Third Stage Recovery program is designed to empower participants to
heal their physical and emotional bodies , and stop using any form of addictive
behavior they've gotten trapped in," said Small.

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Books were the
top choice in 1999 and now place second at 30%. Almost 40% of men
without regular sex partners and 15% of women without regular sex
partners rated their sex lives at the bottom of the satisfaction
scale.

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org along with column archives, a personal ad maker,
forums, and audio and video clips from long-married couples. We have staffed offices in
all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.

This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by
Send2Press(TM), a unit of Neotrope(R).

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"Boomers are open about sex, but, it is important to remember
that this survey also found many saying that good spirits, good health, close
ties with friends and family and spiritual well-being were more important to
their quality of lives than sex. 21, 2006, at Red
Corral Ranch in the scenic hill country near Austin, Texas."
Following clinical experience of over 30 years, Small has implemented her
mind/body -based research findings to create 3SR for the millions of people in
recovery today, who struggle to stay sober even after several times in
treatment.

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* More respondents now agree that sexual activity is a critical part of
a good relationship -- 60% compared to 55% in 1999.

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However, despite many respondents' progressive feelings about sex, most
remained steadfastly traditional when it came to fidelity.com/mediadrome/cov-JSmall_72dpi. http://www.

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WASHINGTON, as well as
individuals in their 60's, 70's, and older.S. "3SR methods of
transformational inner work transcend the limitations of first-stage
abstinence and second-stage psychological family-of -origin work, allowing the
way for full recovery from addiction.

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* More than twice as many men as in 1999 report ever using some type of
drugs or treatments to address problems with sexual performance (22%,
up from 10% in 1999).

"If I could highlight one significant change from over the past five
years, it would be the greater willingness of midlife and older adults to
discuss sex as a health issue with their health professionals," said Linda
Fisher, research director at AARP.Send2Press.

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And marital infidelity often undermines all
of these things," said Delehanty. The book is based
on the thousands of letters that the magazine receives from readers looking
for advice in their love lives.
Research-based 3SR methods address the full range of addictions: drugs,
alcohol, sex, love, eating disorders, codependence, gambling and shopping.

3SR.

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eupsychia. Small has been recognized as "a rare and
gifted teacher" by physicist and author Fred Alan Wolf of the popular
documentary "What the Bleep Do We Know?" Co-author of Chicken Soup for the
Soul, Jack Canfield has recommended Small's book for "anyone who is serious
about personal and spiritual growth.

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"We also know that healthy and physically active respondents are generally
more satisfied with their sex lives than those with a medical condition.com.

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Thanks to their male partners' use of drugs women in all age groups reported
that their own sexual satisfaction was enhanced .

A guided tour through selected 3SR methods is the premise of
Small's latest book, THE SACRED PURPOSE OF BEING HUMAN (ISBN: 0-7573-033-7,
$13.95, Publisher: HCI, Trade paperback, September 2005) available in
bookstores nationwide or through http://www.
Jacquelyn Small
http://profnet .

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Thirty-one percent (31%) of men said better health for themselves would
increase their satisfaction with their sex life and 23% said better health for
their partner would increase their satisfaction ," said Fisher. More about the book can be found on
http://www.org.

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And speaking of partners , there has been a "re-awakening" for many women. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides
security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support
from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AUSTIN, Texas, The nonprofit Eupsychia Institute
announces the dates of its inaugural Alternative to Addiction Treatment 28-Day
Program: Third Stage Recovery (TM) (3SR), Jan.com/ud_public.

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*(Photo: Send2Press.

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* Nearly one-third of men and women with partners ranked their sex life
somewhere between "yawn" and "bloody awful. 24 - Feb.

Jacquelyn Small, LMSW, Founding Director of Eupsychia Institute, is the
author of nine books on spiritual psychology, including Awakening in Time
(Bantam/Eupsychian Press ), Embodying Spirit (HarperCollins) and Becoming
Naturally Therapeutic (Bantam).

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What has changed since the 1999 study? For starters there is more use of
sex-enhancing drugs and greater openness to speaking to health professionals
about this sensitive health topic.
AARP commissioned TNS NFO from March-April 2004 to conduct a survey of
adults 45+ to understand the factors affecting sexuality and the quality of
life of mid-life and older adults, and at the same time, to compare results to
the 1999 Sexuality Study.com

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"We found that women are
pleased with their mates' newfound ardor , debunking the cultural stereotype
that older women aren't welcoming of intimate and sexual relationships ," said
Hugh Delehanty, editor in chief of AARP The Magazine.jpg )
*(Photo Caption: Book cover for "The Sacred Purpose of Being Human.
3SR methods include: meditation, bodywork, musical soul journeys ,
psychospiritual process groups, daily 12-step meetings, yoga, artwork, and
journaling.