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" I have another blog question! How old are they and what sex are they?" 
So asked Mr A when I stood paying for petrol at the village garage and shop.
( Mr A, as you may recall asked the  where are you all from ? blog question earlier in the year, the one that gained nearly 700 comments in 48 hours!)
This second question not only caught me unawares but confused Margaret the cashier somewhat
" How old are who? "she asked " and are who having sex?" 
It got all a bit confusing after that

And so, Mr A in one of his more vague posed questions wants to know dear readers

How old are you?( you can give a wide demographic here if you wish eg " over fifty , over sixty etc" 

What sex are you?

And thirdly ( for the bemused Margaret ) 

ARE YOU STILL HAVING SEX?

Should be an interesting read
( let it be said that Mr A suggests that I have an 80 % female readership of ( and I'm quoting) " a more mature demographic " 
He also suggested that most of my male followers are "LGBT"  ( I didn't correct him as he was on a roll)
We have a bet going ( a few quid ) that I have no followers under 25! ( I said I must have at least 5)

202 comments:

  1. My body age is 62, but in my mind I'm under 25, will that do, female, and yes.

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  2. Hello Mr A . I am fifty five but I have been reading John's Blog for many many years. I might come back to the having sex question after there are more comments !

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  3. Over 70 (!!) but mentally definitely under 25!! female and unfortunately NO....what fun these quizzes are.... Ro

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  4. 73 M - not when typing.

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  5. Old enough to know better than to answer these questions online!! :D

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  6. Anonymous8:09 am

    I love it!
    47
    Female
    Not for the last eleven years

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  7. MrA..he mustve been thinking on this for a while. Not to disappoint him I fit his demographic outline.. female well over 60 (dammit..but the alternative is not too attractive)

    And as for Margaret...sheesh!! What sort of sex is she referring too??? Is she requiring specifics? (I hope not)

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  8. 63 (going on 35)female,straight and sadly no.

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  9. Joan (Devon)8:13 am

    Coming to the end of my 70th year, which, when I was 25 seemed ancient, but I'm here now and it's not as bad as I thought it would be as my mind is still active, lol; female; disabled so no.

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    1. Joan (Devon)8:17 am

      What is LGBT? I don't always know what initials stand for.

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    2. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender or is it trans sexual, I'm not sure on that one
      Carolx

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    3. Anonymous8:32 am

      Disability shouldn't stop you from getting some (unless you want it to )

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    4. To Joan (Devon)...
      London and Glasgow Beer Transport
      Let's Get Bloody Tipsy!
      Life Gets Better Tomorrow...

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    5. Joan (Devon)12:03 pm

      I don't have the energy any more.
      Thanks for the illuminating responses, serious and not so (YP). To that my answer is straight.

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  10. Anonymous8:14 am

    47F, twice a week :)

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  11. Over half way and happy to say the bulb still blazes.

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  12. I'm 14, and the back of the bike shed still gets use!

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  13. I'm 55, female
    Carolx

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  14. I refuse to do three surveys every time I use the net. Apart from anything else, it's my business not anyone else's. Not only that, it's really boring.

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    1. So why comment at all lol

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    2. I think a bit of frivolity and silliness is in order today

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    3. All right then. I am male, 36 years old and I have sex 15 times a day with the love of my life - myself.

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    4. Ursula tom does not want any contact from you on his blog or any other. I respect that wish

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  15. Month after next I'll be SEVENTY-TWO - got that?

    100% gay male - but I don't like labels :-)

    And......yes, several times daily, but only in my head!

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  16. 53, female and now that the children are grown and almost flown, more than I have had for years.

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  17. Over 30, under 60, female and married. And that's all I'm saying!

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  18. Female, early retired, happily married!

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  19. We both read your blog - he is 82 and I am 74

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  20. Morag8:42 am

    64 F, celibate and happy :)

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  21. Over 60. Male. Gay. Married. Ahem.

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  22. 64 M (heterosexual) this a.m.

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  23. 31, female, yes (interested to know why this was important to Mr A)

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    1. It wasn't ...Margaret miss heard his comment requesting gender. ( sex) you are my second youngest follower

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    2. Not any more!

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  24. 64, female, mind your business!

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  25. How old is Mr A? Why is he so interested in your readers? Why doesn't he join in with the comments?

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    1. Good questions, Simone. May I offer that Mr A is John's Alter Ego, a figment of his imagination? Crafty. If he isn't, then, well, I don't know ... Hide the binoculars?

      U

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    2. Anonymous11:19 am

      My I offer that you are wrong and Mr A is a person?
      Traveller

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    3. Mr A exists, but is not a friend more an aquaintance . We chat briefly when we meet and his first question about where blogging commentators come from was the longest conversation I have ever had with him. He's in his early 60s or is a well kept 70. He once entered a gladioli in the flower show

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    4. Traveller, the last thing I need is an unnecessary altercation (necessary ones are welcome). One of the first things I learnt is that you can't answer an "or" question by saying yes. Or no. I did offer a choice. I therefore can't be "wrong". Neither do I wish to be "right". One of my downfalls that I couldn't care either way. I just offer options.

      Anyway, John, so very refreshing that you put an answer to a question. I particularly like Mr A's gladioli touch. Such as sensitive person.

      Other than that, and if I have said it once I have said a hundred times, you (and Mr A) sure do have a way of drawing people out of themselves. Trouble being that I largely try and avoid thinking of others' sex lives. Now? Now your comment box has lost its innocence.

      As to readers under twenty five: Take heart. They don't have time for blogging - other than for commercial purposes.

      U

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    5. The sex comment was an aside in relation to Margaret's comment. It should be viewed with levity...nothing more

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  26. Female,54 and sadly no longer having sex since my partner is much older than me and has 'poor circulation'

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  27. 59, M, what was the last question - not dead yet

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  28. age 64 (as of next month), female, the sex ship sailed a long time ago

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  29. 61, female, as Sally said in the diner...yes, yes, yes!

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  30. 45 F, not LGBQT, but my daughter loves to hear your stories.

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  31. Female, heterosexual, I am single and will remain celibate by choice unless I decide to get married again, more than 40 years old- Mary

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  32. I'm 80, gay male, no sex for last 5 years but still have hopes.

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  33. 70 this Dec. female and no

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  34. Anonymous10:44 am

    I am suspicious of this Mr A. Are you, John Gray, researching your blog followers for reasons of your own? Maybe you are writing a book?

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  35. Female, >55<60, oh yes

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  36. I'm 44 male.... and a drag queen!!!!!!!! And yes....still having sex! For me, life without sex is like life without air and gin for moi.

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  37. 45F. Nope and that's just fine by me!

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  38. 57, female and not as often as hubby would like ;)

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  39. 57, female, married - in marriage counseling and working (sorta) on the sex thing. Surprised to see how many of us are not having sex, and OK with it!

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  40. 53, Female and feisty. lol. I do a lot more flirting than I do following through - I tell all the guys who hit on me at a show that I am the 4Ms - Married, monogamous, menopausal and everything they see is just MAKEUP.

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  41. I'm 59 . shortly to be 60. Happily divorced female but sex has died off a bit. Couldn't care less really as I still have lovely bodies to cuddle up with.

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  42. Female,65, retired. That's what I admit too. My grandkids,the oldest is 16 ,twins 12 years old, read all the animal posts. They call you Bulldog man.

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    1. That's two under twenty five

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    2. Three, John! one 16 and twins 12!

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  43. Female, 54 and not since I joined the convent - the Bishop tends to frown upon things like that....

    ....sorry couldn't resist that - yes my husband and I enjoy regular 'carnal knowledge' of each other.
    Please tell Mr A, we require details of his sex life too!

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  44. 43 but 16 on the inside, female, yes. :)

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    1. Anonymous12:12 pm

      Ha, Snoskred gave her age away.

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    2. Snoskred is the youngest the youngest so far

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  45. Anonymous12:18 pm

    The question about where you came from is interesting, but I can't remember the post. I'd reckon Mr A is pretty well on the money for your readership, but the thing is, it is probably judged by comments, not literally by readership.

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  46. 52, female, and yes - happily married.

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  47. Female, 68 and when I desire! Hubby can no longer, though.

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  48. I am over 64
    Female
    And NO
    I may or may not be completely human, the votes been out on that since I was a child. My Mammie always said I was a changeling and my uncles and some neighbors think I'm a witch. They have no problem coming to me for herbs or remedies and dear lord the advise they need all the time. I am just who I am, and reading your blog I think you are a wonderful person and I do so hate to see you leave the village. It just seems as though you are rooted there.

    Take care,

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  49. Female, 55, too personal :)

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  50. 62 or 26 (I'm not sure which), female and only on a Thursday.

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  51. You know mine, and I apologise for fitting the demographic ..on paper at least. 58, female, straight and yes.

    But in my head I'm still 35, about to strike out alone and yes, yes, yes.

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  52. Anonymous12:42 pm

    73 how did that happen ---female -and the answer to Margaret's question would surprise you.

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  53. I’m a 55 year old female busy pants.

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  54. Barbara Anne12:50 pm

    67, F, and yes.

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  55. 65 female and yes Margaret 😉

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  56. Still shocked when I look in the mirror...WHAT?...Where is that 17 year old? 87 years...How can that be? ...I wish.

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  57. 69, gender neutral, no

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  58. In 23 days I'll be 62-year-old married female who has sex, but not as often as her husband would prefer.

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  59. 51 ..... a woman .... and yes

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  60. 61 Female and yes.

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  61. No one under 43 so far!

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    1. Anonymous1:44 pm

      Have you started to sweat profusely and pace up and down the room with a glass of whiskey....
      I was worried you might....

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  62. Nearly 40 (from the wrong way), male (of the LBGQT variety), and good gods no (it's too hot for that)!

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    1. Omg you are the youngest so far

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    2. Have you forgotten the teens that like your bulldog? Titch, titch....

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    3. Mr DeVice…...you need to report to the Casa du Borghese immediately. It's not hot here.

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  63. Over 60. Female. In my mind.

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  64. Sixty four. Female. And oh hell yes.

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  65. 68, female, still have sex after a fashion as the husband's part doesn't perform as well as it used to.

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  66. Almost 67, female, straight and 2 or 3 times a week.

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  67. F, 60 and yes!

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  68. Tracy2:25 pm

    Female. 54. Yes, but not at this particular moment as it would get in the way of my typing!

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  69. North Coast Mum2:44 pm

    51.
    Female.
    Yes.

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  70. 52 female and yes :D

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  71. I don't usually respond to this sort of silliness, but since it's you asking, John...

    Age 59, cis lesbian. Currently, only solo...

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  72. 57, straight, and nunofyurbizwax

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  73. Female, 65, married (to a man who no longer can).
    Dear Margaret, I still find finger painting whilst thinking about sex quite stimulating. Does that satisfy you?

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  74. Anonymous3:03 pm

    Answers: 78 - Female - NO!

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  75. 56, under the LGBTQ umbrella, every now and then.

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  76. 53, female, mind your own bloody business. Also, my 14 year old daughter is a follower of sorts as I have to report to her what's going on.

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  77. 74, female, straight/strickly dicklie and NO, because it’s mostly been a waste of my time ... rarely as good as it looked.

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  78. Anonymous3:28 pm

    94 M yes

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  79. 39, female and hell yes:):)

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  80. Anonymous3:35 pm

    43 F and we've got an almost 2 y/o running around, so not much. We're too dang tired!

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  81. Ok, l will bite lol.
    Just turned 70
    Female
    Ànd thankfully YES!

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  82. 59 - female & no - wished I'd never bothered with any of it now-caused me too much bother.If I could live my life again I would have been celibate x

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  83. I’m 54 my birthday is in October, female and it’s a big NO. Gabs

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  84. Anonymous4:14 pm

    Over70...widow...hell yes in my dreams.

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  85. I am still a very "randy" (happy that he is, too!) 72 year old female. You interested?

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    1. Well this set of comments are an eye opener

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  86. 43, straight female, and YES!

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  87. I can't wait to hear what the next set of questions will be 😬

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  88. I'm 34, female, and yes!

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  89. Anonymous4:55 pm

    65, female and thank the heavens yes! John, I’ve finally collected items for the box I’m sending you in the next few days. I’ll post when it actually goes. Coming from California.

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    1. I sent a package off from CA the slow way, and it arrived in just a few days. I was amazed.

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  90. 69 married female, on Sundays.

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  91. 68, female, yes.

    xox

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  92. 53 year old female and absolutely yes! This post reminded me of a quote by Mae West..."Good sex is like good bridge. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand"

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  93. 71 and widowed female.

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  94. Bodys 56 minds in its 20'and yes

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  95. Anonymous6:13 pm

    47 F yes



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  96. 66 (next week), female, happily married

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  97. I'm 57 and female, sex yes but not as much as it used to be!

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  98. Hi John, 44, female and only if my husband isn't acting like an ass

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  99. Are you getting paid for this research?,will we see the results in the Daily Mail 'Britain full of randy geriactrics!

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  100. 71, male, heterosexual, sex life strictly private, sorry.

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  101. 66, and thank god no.

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  102. 52 - female - heterosexual - twice a day THRICE on a Bank Holiday !! xx

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  103. 56, female, straight. The rest is for me to know and for you not to find out. ;)

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  104. Anonymous7:22 pm

    Female 18 Virgin

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  105. 52. Female. Yes please!

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  106. Tell MrA he's very old fashioned. It's now LGBTQIA+, all of these flags will be flying in tomorrows Pride.

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  107. Anonymous7:54 pm

    54 f yes oh yes oh yes oh ......

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  108. How old I am depends on what day it is....chronologically.....70 and female. As to his other question...a tad too intrusive methinks.

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  109. 74. female. YES!

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  110. Jan B8:17 pm

    71, female and why not? I can't get pregnant and it counts as exercise!

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  111. 62, female and NO (thank goodness)!

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  112. 62, female, straight, yes!

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  113. 75 here, female and no. Nam vets sometimes have health issues as they age. Fine by me...I love him to bits anyway.

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  114. 58, female, straight, and no

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  115. 69 (Just) female straight and not at the moment, i am reading the blog :)
    Ruth in Oxnard CA USA

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  116. 88 ...female.......and is sex the plural of sox.......I've forgotten.

    EH

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  117. Sisters and brothers! Thank you xxx

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  118. 63-female-Only in my dreams!

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  119. 52, female, and yes but more often would be nice.

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  120. Amy in USA10:14 pm

    41, female and of course! :)

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  121. 70....male....gay....married....still 'active'.

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  122. 62 female, when I can!! LOL.....work doesn't leave me time for myself, much less for a gentleman caller.

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  123. Chronologically, 62. Mentally, 35ish. Physically, 108. Female. I think I'm still having sex. Balder Half says yes and sometimes I wake up in the middle of stuff but my memory is getting so bad!

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  124. 62, female, straight, married, and oh I wish, but sadly, no.

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  125. Anonymous2:17 am

    68, female, married to 85-year-old male, sadly, no.
    Beth from Indiana


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  126. I can't believe I missed this post. OK, first of all the stats you asked for:

    53, Male, Gay, and yes.

    Now secondly, please put all the stats together into a post. Like how many replies were male/female/LGBT/etc. Quite fascinating.

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  127. 68, male. Will answer other questions when I have finished puberty.

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  128. 56, F, straight - NO, thank goodness. It was sooooo boring and predictable (he is now the ex!!!)

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  129. Oh dear! I'm really not helping...straight female 68 yrs young and, alas, no.

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  130. 52, female, straight and absolutely!!

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  131. Alice3:40 pm

    96 (last week), female, yes. Dwindled to once or twice a week now and usually in the daytime as at night we're asleep as soon as our heads hit the pillow.

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  132. Anonymous9:59 pm

    72
    male
    yes

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  134. I am 71. I am female. I am not having sex at this very moment for I am writing.

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  135. 55 year old straight woman. Excellent sex with my hubby but only on the couch:)

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  136. 65 female and not since I became a very reluctant widow

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  137. Genevieve1:43 pm

    27, female, bi, yes (rarely enough)
    Not under 25 any more, alas, but I still get mistaken for a high school student from time to time.

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