Anonymous wrote:I look like I’m 55 at age 67 — owe it all to 6X-week masturbating since age 7-8.

I don't know whether it makes me look younger or not, but masturbating (particularly with a vibrator) is pretty essential to keeping things working well down there as you get older. It has made a huge difference for me in preventing dryness.

My parents are 75 and look 60-65. This is what my mom does:
Exercise class for seniors 4-5x/week
Cooks healthy meals with lots of fruits & vegetables
Sleeps as much as she wants/needs
Wears a hairstyle that doesn’t put a lot of stress on her hair (avoids thinning hair, but a lot of that is genetics)
Basically they are living their best life in retirement. And at age 65, they were looking better than at age 50 (both working, raising 2 teenagers).

Anonymous wrote:Do any estrogen creams or supplements work? I have seen derms recommend estrogen creams on the face…

What about soy? Or any other “mild and natural” alternatives to HRT?

I have been on collagen peptides for a few years for a bone and joint disorder (genetic).

One of the bonuses of them was it also had a a major impact to skin, hair and nails. My skin tightened out on my face - not like I had fillers but just softened out a lot of eyes and mouth area.

I am not a supplement expert and my doctor suggested them as part of my treatment (I am mid 40s and have bones of - 65 year old they tell me) as I often break bones with minor falls
Mine are part of the treatment and shipped to me but you can buy peptides over the counter too.

Anonymous wrote:I’m 72 and I felt great until six months ago. Now it’s been a combination of colds, back problems, stomach distress and throw in a couple of MOHS surgeries.

You can come back from this!

Anonymous wrote:I look like I’m 55 at age 67 — owe it all to 6X-week masturbating since age 7-8.

Maybe you have higher than average testosterone? Or are you male?

Yawn.

I look like I’m 55 at age 67 — owe it all to 6X-week masturbating since age 7-8.

I’m 72 and I felt great until six months ago. Now it’s been a combination of colds, back problems, stomach distress and throw in a couple of MOHS surgeries.

My aunt- 73 and looks and acts so much younger.

Her secret: extremely oily skin and never marrying and making her own money.

Do any estrogen creams or supplements work? I have seen derms recommend estrogen creams on the face…

What about soy? Or any other “mild and natural” alternatives to HRT?

Anonymous wrote: The biggest challenge for me is parenting teens while being in peri-menopause.
I’m dealing with anxiety and general emotional challenges- which I think are def related to hormones.
I hope aging will be more pleasant a few years from now!
I am considering cutting back on beloved coffee and I’ve already cut out wine.
I exercise daily.
I’m just 55 so maybe a little young for your question

I’m 10 years behind you but I can see this fully in my future. Have you considered HRT?

I can just picture having mood swings while my opinionated (by then teen) DD goes off about issue d’jour.

The biggest challenge for me is parenting teens while being in peri-menopause.
I’m dealing with anxiety and general emotional challenges- which I think are def related to hormones.
I hope aging will be more pleasant a few years from now!
I am considering cutting back on beloved coffee and I’ve already cut out wine.
I exercise daily.
I’m just 55 so maybe a little young for your question

63, look late 40s to early 50s depending on sleep, mostly. For me, it's been good genes. Had super oily skin as a teen with zits, but now have minimal wrinkles, and still a bit oily. I do have sagging, but like Jane Seymour says, just smile--it's a natural facelift! I color my hair, otherwise it would be gray. Also, naturally slender, but work out regularly.

I'm going to answer this for my mother who is in her late 60s. She has a youthful personality and looks like a very good version of her age.

She cycles to work every day, about 10 miles each way, casually jogs a couple times per week, does yoga a couple times per week, eats a fairly healthy pescatarian diet and only drinks lightly/socially. Militant about SPF, never smoked, no cosmetic work other than lasers at the derm. Spends lots of time with her kids and grandkids, still works as a tenured prof but on a reduced schedule and travels to new places often. She's a generally optimistic person with a good attitude and sense of humor, but also has been fortunate not to have any major medical issues or trauma and has been UMC since childhood. In a relatively happy marriage of 40+ years.

Tell me your secrets.