Better Than I Ever Expected

Better Than I Ever Expected by Joan Price is an essential guide for women over sixty seeking to reclaim and enhance their sexual wellness. This book offers a warm, witty, and honest perspective on older-life sexuality, challenging the notion that sexual fulfillment ends with menopause. It serves as a comprehensive resource for those looking to navigate the physical and emotional changes of aging with confidence and joy.

Joan Price, drawing from her own experience as a newly engaged woman in her sixties, provides a woman-to-woman straight talk that transcends typical self-help styles. The book asserts that women over sixty are at the top of their game when it comes to enjoying sex, offering creative solutions to the challenges that may arise. Price combines her personal story with candid comments, tips, and sassy tales from other sexually seasoned women, creating a supportive and empowering narrative. The text acknowledges the gritty issues older women confront, such as the complications of hot flashes, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and painful intercourse, while emphasizing that sexual life is far from over.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including body image, changing physiology, cultural expectations, relationships, partner sex, masturbation, and the use of sex toys. Price addresses these subjects with an upbeat and explicit advice style, ensuring that readers feel informed and empowered. Sidebars throughout the book present friendly sex tips, fitness and exercise advice, and lifestyle information, alongside women's erotic vignettes that include both real-life experiences and fantasies. This holistic approach ensures that readers receive not just sexual advice, but a broader context for maintaining a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.

By including her own and other women’s personal perspectives, Price has written the book that many have been waiting for. It is a heterosexual-focused guide that encourages women to view the best sex of their lives as yet to come, if they are willing to engage with the advice and insights provided. The book is structured to be accessible and engaging, making it a valuable addition to any library focused on adult wellness and education.