Listener Mail: How Do I Stay Safe While Dating (and More)?

Picture this: you’re 50, newly separated from your husband after 20 years of marriage, and diving into the world of casual dating and sex. How do you navigate sex safely as an older woman in the new world of dating app culture? You’ve come to the right place. In this week’s advice episode, we’re discussing our favorite topic: sex—how to talk about it with potential partners and how to navigate it safely when getting back out there. Join Erin as she offers her subjective POV on the ups and downs of post-divorce dating and shares practical tips and insights from her personal experiences. Here's what you can expect:You decide the  timeline: you don’t need to rush into dating and sex after getting out of a long marriage, but it’s also ok if you want to!Try multiple different dating apps to get your feet wet, but be patient with the resultsTrust your intuition: vet your partners, talk to a lot of different people, and don’t be afraid to assert your boundariesSafety First: Meet in public spaces for the first time and don’t shy away from discussing safe sex once intimacy comes into the pictureWant advice about some aspect of your life over 40?  DM us on IG  @hotterthaneverpod or text/leave a voicemail on the Hotter Than Ever Hottie Hotline at (323) 844-2303 and your question could end up on the show!Want more Hotter Than Ever? Find us and episode transcripts online at www.hotterthaneverpod.com and sign up for our mailing list! Follow us on:Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod  TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod   Youtube: @hotterthaneverpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090728330453  Follow Hotter Than Ever wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode! We’d love to hear what you think about the show - tell us what stories are resonating with you by writing us a review on Apple Podcasts.